http://lhcsj.org en-US Copyright © Living Hope Church Preaching and teaching audio from Living Hope Church in St. Joseph, Missouri Living Hope Church Sermon Audio Weekly teaching audio brought to you by Living Hope Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Living Hope Church exists to make Jesus famous by loving the city, caring for the church, and providing free teaching resources such as this Podcast. in St. Joseph, Missouri Living Hope Church office@lhcsj.org no https://lhcsj.org/sermons/thankfulness-2/ Mike Sandusky [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-12-26-sj.mp3 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 10:00:13 -0600 34:27 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/christmas-service/ Mike Sandusky Christmas http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-12-19-sj.mp3 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 10:00:03 -0600 33:52 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/if-christianity-is-about-love-how-could-there-be-a-hell-pt-2/ Mike Sandusky Hard Questions http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-12-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 10:00:39 -0600 54:29 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/if-christianity-is-about-love-how-could-there-be-a-hell-pt-1/ Tyler Saxton Hard Questions Looking to the words of Jesus to form our understanding of hell. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-12-05-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:00:31 -0600 28:35 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/fasting/ Parker Marks [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-11-28-sj.mp3 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 10:00:09 -0600 38:11 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/how-can-we-trust-the-bible/ Mike Sandusky Hard Questions http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-11-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 10:00:30 -0600 46:13 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/how-can-a-good-god-allow-suffering/ Matt Sweetman Hard Questions Suffering is a universal experience. It is both an emotional and intellectual issue. Since suffering is unavoidable, learning to suffer well and give and receive comfort matters more than anything. However, if we don’t also have a robust framework for understanding it, it can undermine faith in God. This sermon gives powerful insights to help answer […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-11-14-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 10:00:50 -0600 05:02 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/doesnt-science-disprove-christianity/ Mike Sandusky Hard Questions A common modern idea in our culture is this: “Now that we have science and technology, we are much smarter as a human society and we understand the world differently and more clearly than those in the past. We no longer need religion because we have learned more accurate information about our world.” In this […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-11-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0600 47:28 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/how-can-there-only-be-one-true-religion/ Mike Sandusky Hard Questions One of the most offensive ideas in Christianity is that it teaches people can only find spiritual life through Jesus. In our increasingly pluralistic society, this is only getting more offensive as time moves forward. We have to ask, does Christianity claim to be the One True Religion? If it does, how can we approach […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-10-31-sj.mp3 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:00:46 -0500 41:20 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/share/ Parker Marks BLESS http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-10-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:00:39 -0500 29:50 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/serve/ Chris Silcott BLESS Christians are called to a life of service, but we often find many reasons to disqualify ourselves. When God called Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt, Moses tried to disqualify himself, but God always provided answers to Moses and reassured him that he would provide all that Moses needed to be successful. Likewise, God […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-10-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:00:36 -0500 39:09 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/eat/ Mike Sandusky BLESS Most Christians desire to grow at effectively loving people and reaching them for the Gospel, however, we can often find this a difficult thing to grow in. In this sermon, we evaluate an incredibly simple strategy for loving others that Jesus himself frequently used – sharing meals with people. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-10-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:00:14 -0500 37:51 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/listen/ Mike Sandusky BLESS The Bible calls Christians to be people who love others well. Through this love God can bless others and draw them to himself. A huge part of loving people in knowing them – and to know someone we have to learn to listen. In this message we talk about how Jesus knew people and used […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-10-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 10:00:53 -0500 47:01 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/life-filled-communion/ Mike Sandusky [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-09-05-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:00:27 -0500 28:34 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/praying-for-one-another/ Mike Sandusky [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-08-29-sj.mp3 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:00:49 -0500 23:58 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/silence-and-solitude/ Parker Marks Jesus says, abide in me and you will bear fruit. We might ask the question, how do we abide in Him and bear fruit? Many of us feel disconnected and fa[...] Jesus says, abide in me and you will bear fruit. We might ask the question, how do we abide in Him and bear fruit? Many of us feel disconnected and far from God and much of that is due to us not following the ways of Jesus. In this teaching, Parker looks at the life […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-08-22-sj.mp3 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00:12 -0500 32;25 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/hard-and-forgetful-hearts/ Mike Sandusky Nehemiah http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-08-15-sj.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:49 -0500 45:50 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/gods-plan-for-our-joy/ Chris Silcott Nehemiah http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-08-08-sj.mp3 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:37 -0500 23:59 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-word-and-the-wall/ Mike Sandusky Nehemiah http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-08-01-sj.mp3 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:19 -0500 52:05 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/generosity-and-gods-plan/ Tyler Saxton Nehemiah Being a generous people is foundational to being the people of God. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-07-25-sj.mp3 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:27 -0500 34:05 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/god-between-the-gaps/ Evan Ross Nehemiah Nehemiah is forced to make a choice to either blend in or make a stand and believe that God will fulfill His promises despite the odds. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-07-18-sj.mp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:00:19 -0500 48:39 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/giving-our-best-for-gods-glory/ Chris Silcott Nehemiah God put a vision and passion on Nehemiah’s heart to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. What is God’s vision for you? Do you pursue God with passion and do your best in all that you do? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-07-11-sj.mp3 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:10 -0500 36:34 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/provoked-to-prayer/ David Schultz Nehemiah Nehemiah was Provoked to prayer, because he was disturbed by the state of Jerusalem and the lack of concern from the Israelites. As we face difficulties and see the world around us move away from God, we should be stirred to pray. God allows us and enjoys us participating in His work thru prayer and […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-07-04-sj.mp3 Sun, 04 Jul 2021 10:00:39 -0500 31:30 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/nehemiah-gods-plan/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-06-27-sj.mp3 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:35 -0500 48:50 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/intro-to-nehemiah/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-06-20-sj.mp3 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:00:35 -0500 28:13 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/discernment-in-an-un-discerning-world/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-06-13-sj.mp3 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:08 -0500 43:16 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/generosity-2/ Chris Silcott 1 Timothy Paul instructs Timothy about the wealthy in the church. In worldview, the vast majority of Americans would be considered wealthy, therefore, we should all be generous. We should be generous, not only with our money and possessions, but with our time and talents, in order to serve the church and unbelievers. If generosity is not […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-06-06-sj.mp3 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:00:45 -0500 27:04 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/our-fight/ Parker Marks 1 Timothy We are called to fight a spiritual battle. But how are we to fight? What role do we play in this struggle? We love the idea of “Let go and let God,” to surrender to God and let him fight all of our battles for us, but is there more to it than that? We […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-05-30-sj.mp3 Sun, 30 May 2021 10:00:24 -0500 27:28 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/3-keys-to-finding-contentment/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy We live in the wealthiest, most comfortable and entertainment filled culture in all of human history. We have an abundance of food and extra curricular opportunities. Yet, for many of us, contentment and deep joy can still be elusive, statistics seem to indicate that depression, feelings of hopelessness and anxiety are also on the rise. […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-05-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 May 2021 10:00:10 -0500 41:42 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/what-do-we-do-when-people-leave-the-church/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy At some point in our lives, people will abandon us. This happens in our personal relationships and it happens in the church as well. When it does happen, what do we do? And, is there anything we can do to stop it? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-05-09-sj.mp3 Sun, 09 May 2021 10:00:39 -0500 40:41 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/honoring-leaders-well/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy The Bible tells us that we should honor leaders well. In life, we often notice when leaders are bad, but what about when they do well? Do we recognize and respond to that? How is the best way to honor good leaders? In this sermon, we try to answer these questions. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-05-02-sj.mp3 Wed, 05 May 2021 10:00:08 -0500 47:03 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-family-of-god/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy Often when people think of the church, they think of a cold, distant and intimidating organization. The Bible however, describes the church as an open, warm family community centered around loving people and preaching the truth of Jesus. How did we get away from this? How do we help make the church more like the […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021-04-18-sj.mp3 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:00:29 -0500 32:47 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/persevering-through-adversity/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy In this life, we will all have weakness, hardships, failure and unexpected circumstances that we experience. What does the Bible tell us to help us persevere through the challenges of life? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021-04-11-sj.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:30 -0500 48:01 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/spiritual-training/ David Schultz 1 Timothy We need to be a people that stay Spiritually Fit, by Training for distractions. We can easily be distracted, withdraw from community, and harden our hearts toward the gospel. Spiritual Training by having a daily routine of Prayer, Reading the Word, and Healthy Fellowship keep us strong when distractions come. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021-03-28-sj.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:00:15 -0500 39:42 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/finding-your-greatest-purpose/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy In this sermon, we look at 3 seemingly innocuous verses that actually reveal to us one of the greatest purposes that we were made for. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-03-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:00:21 -0500 41:19 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/elders/ David Schultz 1 Timothy Today we look at the role of Elders in our church and how the role of an Elder fits in our everyday life. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-03-14-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:52 -0500 42:40 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-role-and-character-of-deacons/ Chris Silcott 1 Timothy Who are deacons and what are their roles in the church?In Paul’s letter to Timothy, he gives direction in the leadership of the church. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-03-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:00:49 -0600 43:04 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/what-paul-says-about-women-pt-1/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy In his first letter to Timothy, Paul says, “Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness”. Many people read this and find it unappealing at first glance. In this sermon, we take a look at this verse and more and walk through what the Bible actually teaches us about God’s heart for women in the […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-02-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:55 -0600 58:18 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/a-praying-people/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-02-14-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:00:36 -0600 37:16 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/walking-in-gods-call/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-02-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:15 -0600 46:59 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-gospel-and-grace/ David Schultz 1 Timothy Paul reminds us of the Grace that God has poured out on us and it is all about Him. We can’t earn our salvation and there is nothing we can do to make God love us more. He sent his son to do it all on the cross and we live in that Grace. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-01-31-sj.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:34 -0600 39:42 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/false-teachers-false-gospels-and-the-way-out/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy The Bible warns us that false teachers and false gospels will be a part of the Christians life. What exactly is a false teacher or a false gospel? How do we recognize them and what, if anything, can we do? In this message we look at Paul’s instructions to Timothy to handling these very questions. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-01-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:00:07 -0600 51:04 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/intro-to-1-timothy/ Mike Sandusky 1 Timothy 1 Timothy is a book that handles a lot of issues from the first century church that are surprisingly relevant in 2021. In this sermon we take a look at the major themes of 1 Timothy and how these ideas can greatly help Christians and churches today. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-01-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:10:53 -0600 36:15 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/old-testament-versus-new-testament-who-is-god-2/ Chris Silcott In the second part of the series, some of God attributes are compared between the Old and New Testaments in order to prove the immutability of God. Al[...] In the second part of the series, some of God attributes are compared between the Old and New Testaments in order to prove the immutability of God. Also, the positive effects of Christianity upon all aspects of world cultures, as directly by God and his Word, are examined as well. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-01-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:00:22 -0600 44:51 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/old-testament-versus-new-testament-who-is-god/ Chris Silcott Many people differentiate God between the Old and New Testament. Using the bible itself, it will prove that God does not and will not change, meaning [...] Many people differentiate God between the Old and New Testament. Using the bible itself, it will prove that God does not and will not change, meaning He is loving, patient, forgiving, and merciful towards those that believe in Him. As well. His grace has always been available, through faith, to those who believe in Him. […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-01-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:00:15 -0600 41:27 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/faithful-wounds-and-faithful-friends/ Mike Sandusky The Bible tells us that friends who truly love us, will speak truth that hurts at times. These faithful wounds are key to us growing in Christ and in [...] The Bible tells us that friends who truly love us, will speak truth that hurts at times. These faithful wounds are key to us growing in Christ and in our character. How do we live a life that fosters healthy, but hard conversations? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-12-27-sj.mp3 Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:00:14 -0600 31:12 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/four-reasons-christmas-changes-everything/ Mike Sandusky Christmas https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-12-20-sj.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:00:54 -0600 37:22 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/5-biblical-truths-about-money/ Mike Sandusky Money What are some of the most helpful ways to think about money? In this sermon we look at 5 powerful truths about money from the Bible that can help us stay out of debt and being controlled by money, while instead being blessed and using our money to build the kingdom of God and bless […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-12-13-sj.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:00:51 -0600 43:04 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/generosity/ David Schultz Money As Christians, God calls us to be a generous people. Today, we look at what the bible says about being generous with what God has given us. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-12-06-sj.mp3 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:00:20 -0600 47:50 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/financial-planning/ David Schultz Money https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-11-29-sj.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:00:52 -0600 44:53 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/money-lets-talk-about-that/ Mike Sandusky Money https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-11-22-sj.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:00:01 -0600 40:46 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/forward-through-disappointment/ Chris Silcott Forward https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2020-11-08-sj.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 10:00:03 -0600 36:07 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/forward-into-encouragement/ Mike Sandusky Forward https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2020-11-01-sj.mp3 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:00:04 -0600 37:31 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/marks-of-a-true-christian/ David Schultz Paul tells us that the Marks of a True Christian are loving others with a brotherly love. Blessing those that persecute us, weeping with those that we[...] Paul tells us that the Marks of a True Christian are loving others with a brotherly love. Blessing those that persecute us, weeping with those that weep, and rejoicing with those who rejoice. We, as Christians, should be loving those that are a part of our personal community and those outside of our personal community. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-09-27-sj.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:00:52 -0500 35:04 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/forward-through-fear-and-anxiety/ Mike Sandusky Forward https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-09-20-sj.mp3 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:00:54 -0500 49:40 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/forward-through-drift/ Mike Sandusky Forward We all drift in life at times, particularly in spiritual life. With 2020 being such a difficult, tense and particularly lonely year – how do we guard against drift? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-09-13-sj.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 10:00:26 -0500 47:25 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/a-glimpse-of-heaven/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John Heaven is the best thing most people don’t think about. What exactly does it look like? What makes it so great? For many people, these questions are difficult to answer. In this sermon, we look at a moment where the resurrected Jesus spends time with his disciples on a fishing trip. From this “normal” and […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-09-06-sj.mp3 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:00:42 -0500 42:40 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/john-20/ Chris Silcott Gospel of John Jesus is alive! Just as he predicted, on the third day after his cruxifiction Jesus is raised from the dead. The resurretion is the pivotal point in history. The resurrection proved the bible is true and trustworthy, ensures believers eternal life, proves the deity of Jesus, and it is the hingepin of the entire bible. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-08-30-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:00:58 -0500 38:18 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/john-19/ David Schultz Gospel of John We covered 4 big character traits of Jesus that should be evident in us. First, Jesus being the servant King. Jesus came to serve and we should look at ways we can serve others, not just when it is convenient to serve, but also when it is not convenient or it stretches us. Secondly, Jesus […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-08-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:00:40 -0500 42:48 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-pain-of-betrayal/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John Of all the ways God could have arranged Jesus’ arrest, he chose to do it in a way where Jesus would be betrayed by one of his closest friends. Deep betrayal from a loved one is one of the worst experiences someone can have and yet, Jesus knows what it is like to experience. In […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-08-16-sj.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:00:54 -0500 47:35 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/god-above-all/ Mike Sandusky What do we do when life’s circumstances are beyond us? The answer to this question tells us a lot about who we are, and what we think about God.[...] What do we do when life’s circumstances are beyond us? The answer to this question tells us a lot about who we are, and what we think about God. In this sermon, Mike recounts a key turning point in his life where God spoke powerfully through a passage of scripture in Romans. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-08-02-sj.mp3 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:00:17 -0500 47:31 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/take-heart-in-christ/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John Faith in Jesus can be hard. If the disciples, who spent three years with Jesus on earth, had a hard time understanding Jesus and staying faithful, we will too. What is interesting about this, is that Jesus himself tells us that we will fail him in this life. Instead of wallowing in our failure or […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-07-26-sj.mp3 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:00:24 -0500 45:51 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/every-christians-sorrow/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John Every christian experiences heartbreak, sorrow, disappointment and doubt about the future. In this sermon we dive into a conversation Jesus has with the disciples about sorrow and the hope that comes from Jesus. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-07-19-sj.mp3 Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:00:18 -0500 47:08 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-work-of-the-holy-spirit/ Chris Silcott Gospel of John Jesus tells his disciples he will leave them soon, and the Helper will be sent to them. What is the role of God’s spirit and how does the Holy Spirit help believers? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-07-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:00:41 -0500 46:55 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-world-hates-you/ Parker Marks Gospel of John In John 15, Jesus warned us persecution will follow proclamation and the temptation is to stay silent about your faith because that keeps you safe from persecution. What is God wanting to address in your life so that you are freed to make His grace and mercy known to others?   https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-07-05-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:00:29 -0500 29:57 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/loved-to-be-loving/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John In John 15, Jesus gives us a new commandment: “That you love another as I have loved you.” This is a powerful call to us to love others extremely well, but how exactly do we do this? What sort of traps in our own hearts and minds keep us from loving people the way Jesus […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-06-21-sj.mp3 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:05:05 -0500 41:32 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-vine-and-the-branches/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John In John 15, Jesus tells the disciples that we are like branches on a vine, meant to bear fruit as we are rooted in Jesus. The big question is this: What does it mean to “bear fruit” as a Christian? What if we struggle with living for God? In this sermon we tackle these questions […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-06-14-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:00:56 -0500 41:39 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/god-with-us-2/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-06-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:00:15 -0500 37:05 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/freedom-by-submission/ Mike Sandusky [...] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-05-31-sj.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2020 10:00:36 -0500 31:39 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/our-future-hope/ Chris Silcott Gospel of John https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-05-31c-sj.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2020 10:00:02 -0500 32:38 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-betrayal/ David Schultz Gospel of John Learning to forgive, even when it is extremely painful. Jesus did just this when he continued to love Judas, even when he knew that Judas was going to betray him at some point. He even offered opportunities for Judas to repent and change his way. We see this in the bible throughout the Old Testament, […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-05-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2020 10:00:17 -0500 48:00 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/how-to-be-great/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-05-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2020 10:00:36 -0500 36:05 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/light-in-the-darkness/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-05-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2020 10:00:03 -0500 41:01 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/king-of-glory/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-05-03-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2020 10:00:53 -0500 40:19 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-last-supper/ David Schultz Gospel of John The scene is the last supper, Jesus washes the feet of the disciples including Judas, who was about to betray him. Jesus continues to show love, even to him that is going to hand him over to be crucified. Jesus tells his disciples that it is better that he goes, because the helper will come. […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-04-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:15 -0500 28:00 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/fear-and-faith/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-04-19-sj.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:00:49 -0500 36:22 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/easter-sunday/ Mike Sandusky Easter https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-04-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:00:33 -0500 34:31 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/loving-like-jesus/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-04-05-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 10:00:06 -0500 35:38 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/hope-and-faith/ David Schultz Gospel of John We need to be a people that put our hope in the fact that Jesus is who the bible says he is. Today, with all that is going on around us, He is our only hope. We also need to have the faith that he is in control and we need not worry, because if […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-03-29-sj.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:00:23 -0500 27:36 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-good-shepherd/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John Jesus tells us that we are sheep, and we are in need of two very significant things. We need a Shepherd, and we need life. How do we receive these things? Through Jesus’ sacrificial death, and our faith in him. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020-03-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:00:29 -0500 30:53 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/john-chapter-9-a-study-in-blindness/ Chris Silcott Gospel of John Upon leaving the temple, Jesus gives sight to a blind man. Jesus’s conversations with his disciples, Jewish leaders, and the blind man includes generational sin, spiritual blindness, and his revelation as the messiah. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020-03-15-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:00:23 -0500 38:48 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/john-848-59/ Tyler Saxton Gospel of John Jesus wraps up a long and frustrating conversation with his Jewish audience about who he is and what he came to accomplish. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020-03-08-sj.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:00:11 -0500 27:25 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/set-free-by-truth/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John Jesus tells us that if we “abide in his word” we will 1. Be true disciples, 2. know the truth and 3. Be set free by that truth. What does it mean to be set free by Jesus’ truth? What is it that we need freedom from? In this sermon we explore Jesus’ words to […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020-03-01-sj.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:00:22 -0600 43:17 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/god-has-a-plan-for-us-and-has-given-us-power-through-the-spirit/ David Schultz Gospel of John God has a plan for us and desires to dwell with his people.  He has desired to dwell with us since the Garden of Eden.  All throughout the Old Testament He mad ways to dwell with his chosen people.  He even sent his only Son as the ultimate sacrifice that we would have an eternity […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-02-16-sj.mp3 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:00:07 -0600 43:04 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/liar-lunatic-or-lord/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John Jesus is a phenomenal example of wisdom, love and power. This has to be balanced with his claims of being God in the flesh who has existed forever. This creates a problem for many people. We want to think of Jesus well, but we don’t want him to be Lord over us – our hearts […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-02-09-sj.mp3 Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:20:43 -0600 41:12 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-claims-of-jesus/ Chris Silcott Gospel of John Jesus goes to Jerusalem for the Feasts of Booths and teaches in the temple courtyard about his authority. What claims does Jesus make and how do we know if they are true? This passage give 5 reasons to know his claims are true. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-02-02-sj.mp3 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 10:00:27 -0600 40:34 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-bread-of-life/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John Jesus fed a huge crowd of people, and now there are crowds of people searching for Jesus because he gave them bread. He speaks to the crowd and tells them that they need to believe in Him – and not just hunger for bread that only satisfies for a short time. What does it mean […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-01-26-sj.mp3 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:00:14 -0600 44:05 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/being-grounded-in-the-word/ David Schultz Gospel of John Being grounded in the Word, helps keep us from getting distracted with worldly concerns.  We have an enemy that wants to distract us, he will use success, failures, sickness, and health, anything to take our eyes off of Christ.  https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-01-19-sj.mp3 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 10:00:20 -0600 29:18 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-god-who-multiplies/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John The disciples and Jesus face an impossible situation – and yet through 2 very simple ideas Jesus changes everything, blesses many people and overcomes the impossible. How do we find this power in our lives? In this sermon we explore how as we trust and obey Jesus, he multiplies what we have to overcome the […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-01-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 10:00:36 -0600 41:14 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/faith-and-evidence/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John In this passage, Jesus presents a myriad of reasons and evidence why the people of his day should believe in them. Yet, most of the people ignore Jesus’ evidence and reject his claims. Why is this? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-01-05-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 10:00:15 -0600 48:03 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-authority-of-christ/ David Schultz Gospel of John In this passage, Jesus presents a myriad of reasons and evidence why the people of his day should believe in them. Yet, most of the people ignore Jesus’ evidence and reject his claims. Why is this? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2019-12-29-sj.mp3 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 10:00:11 -0600 38:29 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-god-who-gives-gifts/ Mike Sandusky Christmas The Bible paints a picture of a generous, loving God who loves to give good gifts to his children. In this sermon we explore what the Bible says about God giving the best gifts of all to us. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2019-12-22-sj.mp3 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 10:00:46 -0600 44:06 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/an-offensive-jesus/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John Often times, Jesus says and does things that challenge or offend us. How do we deal with these situations? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2019-12-15-sj.mp3 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 10:00:19 -0600 45:38 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/faith-and-action/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John It is easy to get stuck in a rut as Christian. In this message we look at how a spiritually powerful life with Christ requires hearing with faith and obeying Jesus with bold action. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2019-12-08-sj.mp3 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 10:00:31 -0600 30:19 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/spiritual-conversations/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John Talking to people about Jesus can seem hard, and many of us don’t even know where to start. In this message, we take a practical look at how we can have spiritual conversations with people and share the Gospel in our lives. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2019-12-01-sj.mp3 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 10:00:30 -0600 55:57 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-woman-at-the-well/ David Schultz Gospel of John Jesus shows us mercy no matter what our situation is. The woman at the well was broken, ashamed, insecure, abused and had failed marriages, but Jesus showed her mercy. Her receiving from Jesus at the well, made a difference in entire town – that was hostile towards Jews, like Jesus. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-11-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 10:00:04 -0600 40:20 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-grace-of-jesus/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John In John 3, Jesus has an interesting conversation with a Pharisee named Nicodemus. This man comes to Jesus to get clarity about Jesus’ message. Jesus speaks, but the man cannot receive his words. Jesus shows grace by continuing to try to get through to Nicodemus. And Jesus shows grace by revealing the Gospel in one […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-11-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 10:00:15 -0600 54:48 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-authority-of-jesus/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John Jesus has a unique encounter in the temple courtyard. There were men profiting off of selling animals and exchanging currency for the Passover celebration. In a rare case, Jesus gets physical, flipping over their tables and chasing them from the temple. Ultimately the Jewish rulers challenge Jesus’ authority. They demand a sign, Jesus points towards […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-11-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 10:00:03 -0600 53:37 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-wedding-at-cana/ Chris Silcott Gospel of John In a village called Cana, just north of Jesus’s childhood home of Nazareth, Jesus performs his first miracle while attending a wedding celebration. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-10-27-sj.mp3 Sun, 27 Oct 2019 10:00:21 -0500 42:43 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-power-of-invitation/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-10-20-sj.mp3 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 10:00:50 -0500 52:21 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/john-11-18/ David Schultz Gospel of John John has a unique approach to the Gospel, compared to Matthew, Mark, & Luke. He starts at the beginning of time, where the other gospel start around his birth. John makes a foundational statement about Jesus being part of the trinity and God himself in human form. John also talks about the grace that God […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-10-13-sj.mp3 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 10:00:35 -0500 35:47 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/introduction/ Mike Sandusky Gospel of John In this message we take a simple look at the central purpose that John gives for writing his Gospel. That you may believe in Jesus and find life in his name. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-10-06-sj.mp3 Sun, 06 Oct 2019 10:00:53 -0500 26:23 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/final-things-part-2/ Mike Sandusky Foundations In this message we take a look at three Christian positions on the end times: Premillennialism, Postmillennialism and Amillennialism. What do these mean and how important are these positions for Christians to know? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-09-29-sj.mp3 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:00:55 -0500 50:28 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/final-things-part-1/ Mike Sandusky Foundations The Bible tells us that Christians have a grand future hope, but often times, discussion of the end times is wrought with fear for many Christians. Why is that? In this sermon we take a plain look at what the Bible says about the last things and layout a basic framework that every Christian should […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-09-22-sj.mp3 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:00:56 -0500 52:50 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/vision-for-worship/ Tyler Saxton Foundations What does worship really mean? To understand how and why we worship together on Sunday mornings, we first must understand where worship fits in our daily lives. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-09-15-sj.mp3 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 10:00:18 -0500 40:43 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-spirits-role-in-our-lives/ Mike Sandusky Foundations The Holy Spirit plays a much more central role in Christianity than is often practiced in our lives, but why is this? In this sermon we look at the critical centrality of the Holy Spirit according to the Bible and how we should make room in our lives to be filled with the Holy Spirit. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-09-08-sj.mp3 Sun, 08 Sep 2019 10:00:58 -0500 52:07 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/baptism-of-the-holy-spirit/ Chris Silcott What is the role of the Holy Spirit? What does it mean to receive the “Baptism of the Holy Spirit?[...] What is the role of the Holy Spirit? What does it mean to receive the “Baptism of the Holy Spirit? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019-08-25-sj.mp3 Sun, 25 Aug 2019 10:00:56 -0500 48:52 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/death-and-the-gospel/ Mike Sandusky Foundations Death is a hard thing to talk about, and unfortunately this often leads us to putting off thinking about it in life and in the church. In this message we take a hard look at death, and try to answer some of the hardest questions about this difficult topic. What does the Bible say happens […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019-08-18-sj.mp3 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 10:00:56 -0500 54:31 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/sanctification/ Mike Sandusky Foundations Sanctification is the process of growing in holiness as a Christian, but for a lot of people the idea of holiness and salvation by grace alone can get confusing. In this sermon we look at the importance of pursuing holiness as Christians and how to see the connection and clear difference between justification by grace […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019-08-04-sj.mp3 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 10:00:44 -0500 53:04 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-nature-of-the-church/ David Schultz Foundations The Church is made up of all true believers for all time. When we grasp God’s love for the Church, the redemptive process for the Church, and the sacrifice that Christ made for the Church, we will have no problem fulfilling the purpose of the Church. The purpose of the Church: Ministry to God (Worship), […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019-08-11-sj.mp3 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 10:00:08 -0500 55:15 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/justification/ Mike Sandusky Foundations In this sermon, we take a look at the meaning and significance of justification by faith. We ask why this is so important, and look at how it should practically impact Christians in their daily life. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019-07-28-sj.mp3 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 10:00:30 -0500 37:09 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/atonement/ Evan Ross Foundations In continuation of our Foundation Series we look at one of the most fundamental concepts in Christianity, Atonement. Atonement is not a word we use often in regular conversation but it gets to the heart of the issue of sin and how imperfect human beings may be reconciled to a perfect God. Early on God […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2019-07-14-sj.mp3 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 09:50:54 -0500 53:19 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-gospel-call-regeneration-and-conversion/ Chris Silcott Foundations What is the gospel? What does it mean to be regenerated/born again and how does it happen? What happens once a person is born again? These questions will be answered in this week’s sermon. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2019-07-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 10:00:18 -0500 42:48 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/created-as-male-and-female/ Mike Sandusky Foundations What is the significance of the reality that God made people as male and female? Are men and women interchangeable? What are the distinctions between men and women? How do the two genders affect the way we live our practical life? In this sermon, we dive in to answer these questions and more. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2019-07-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 10:00:57 -0500 54:22 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/sin/ Evan Ross Sin. The barrier between Man and God. Man’s willful disobedience to go against God’s law. What is sin? Why do we sin? Can we pay for our m[...] Sin. The barrier between Man and God. Man’s willful disobedience to go against God’s law. What is sin? Why do we sin? Can we pay for our mistakes? This sermon covers the foundations of what sin is and how in enters into our story. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 10:00:43 -0500 49:39 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/introduction-to-spiritual-warfare/ David Schultz Foundations What is Spiritual Warfare? How does the enemy attack us? Why is this important to us as believers? Today we take a very basic look at these questions and walk through examples of spiritual warfare in the bible. We will have a basic understanding that we do have an enemy and his desire is to […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-16-sj.mp3 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 10:00:06 -0500 40:52 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/gods-providence/ Mike Sandusky Foundations What exactly does it mean for us that God is in control? In this sermon we look at the topic of God’s providence to see how God is in control of all things, and how this is really good news. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-09-sj.mp3 Sun, 09 Jun 2019 10:00:54 -0500 54:53 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/creation-and-the-universe/ Mike Sandusky Foundations What do Christians believe about the world and the wider universe? In this sermon we look at some of the big ideas behind creation and how we should think about life and the created universe. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-02-sj.mp3 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 10:00:16 -0500 51:40 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-trinity/ Mike Sandusky Foundations The Trinity is one of the most central and unique Christian beliefs, but it is also very mysterious. Where does this belief come from and how do we handle the complexity of the belief? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-26-sj.mp3 Sun, 26 May 2019 10:00:23 -0500 43:52 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/communicable-attributes/ Evan Ross Foundations God has attributes that we share with Him. He is a creator, a communicator. He loves. He gets angry. God is logical, but God also gets emotional. This message covers some of the communicable attributes of God as evidenced by Scripture. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-19-sj.mp3 Sun, 19 May 2019 10:00:36 -0500 56:51 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/incommunicable-attributes/ Evan Ross Foundations How do you communicate that which is beyond the scope of our understanding? God has many attributes that are beyond our comprehension. God is not human. He is eternal. We are limited. As Christians it is important for us to understand who God is and what separates him from other religions. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 May 2019 10:00:01 -0500 50:00 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-bible/ Mike Sandusky Foundations What do Christians believe about the Bible? Why should we trust the Bible? In this sermon we answer these questions and more about the most important book in Christianity. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-05-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 May 2019 10:00:29 -0500 45:43 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/spiritual-warfare-and-the-christians-life/ Mike Sandusky What exactly is spiritual warfare? In the Bible, Paul tells us that we are in a spiritual war. Jesus himself encountered demons regularly. But, what d[...] What exactly is spiritual warfare? In the Bible, Paul tells us that we are in a spiritual war. Jesus himself encountered demons regularly. But, what does spiritual warfare mean for us? In this sermon we look at a story of spiritual warfare that paints a picture for how we can guard our hearts and walk […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-28-sj.mp3 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 10:00:05 -0500 51:12 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/easter-and-the-big-story-of-the-bible/ Mike Sandusky Easter In order to understand to significance of Easter Sunday, we need to understand the Big Story of the Bible. In this sermon we take a tour of the whole Bible in order to understand why Easter is such a big deal to Christians. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 10:00:15 -0500 48:50 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/conclusion-to-daniel/ Evan Ross Daniel Rather then dive into the various theories regarding the abomination of denomination and the meaning of the different days, we will be looking at the last words conveyed by the angels to Daniel. Daniel has ministered well and faithfully over the reign of 4 kings and now is the conclusion of his life and the […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-14-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:00:40 -0500 53:39 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-time-of-the-end-part-1/ Evan Ross Daniel Daniel’s final vision concludes with a vision of the final judgement in which all people, living and dead, will be judged by God. This message contains symbols that are still debated today. What do the days mean? What is the abomination of desolation? What does it mean for us today? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:00:20 -0500 49:31 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/predicting-a-history-lesson/ Evan Ross Daniel Daniel 11:1-45 https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-03-31-sj.mp3 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:00:29 -0500 56:06 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-in-the-presence-of-jesus/ Mike Sandusky Daniel In Daniel 10, Daniel encounters Jesus in a vision. Daniel is overwhelmed by this experience, yet Jesus blesses and encourages Daniel. In this sermon we look at what it means to fear God and what it means to encounter God in ways that overwhelm us. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 10:00:52 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-divine-geography-and-the-coming-storm/ Evan Ross Daniel Daniel receives his last vision on the banks of the Tigris river. Here the vision will go into much more specifics about the coming conflict between nations, namely the Persians and the Greeks. This conflict however, is just a prelude to the final judgement and victory over evil. In this section we look at the […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 10:00:30 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-the-god-who-hears-us/ Mike Sandusky Daniel Jesus makes an incredibly radical promise about prayer saying, “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” In Daniel 9, we see an example of this kind of response from God, but, in our own lives we often question whethere or not God […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Mar 2019 10:00:22 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-lord-of-all-nations/ Mike Sandusky Daniel Daniel sees some incredibly accurate and powerful visions in chapter 8. These visions reveal a dark future for Israel, but hope that God will ultimately prevail and redeem the Israelites. How do we reconcile the power and knowledge of God with the reality of living in a broken world? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:00:11 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-the-antichrist/ Evan Ross Daniel We are presented with two figures. The Son of Man, a figure who is a man and yet worshipped like God, and the “little horn,” a king who wages war against the saints. Who is this figure? In this message we look to demystify the antichrist figure and try to understand the meaning of the […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-02-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 13:34:50 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-the-coming-savior/ Daniel The book of Daniel is one of the Old Testament books that most strongly points forward to Jesus. In this sermon we look at a prophecy concerning Jesus that is well connected to several New Testament passages which confirm the predictions of Daniel. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-02-17-sj-1.mp3 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:32:04 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-introduction-to-apocalyptic-literature/ Evan Ross Daniel Daniel takes a big shift in genre and tone in Chapter 7 marking the change from narrative to apocalytpic literature. Rather than stories, we are given visions and dreams of beasts and God’s divine council. Much of the language is steeped in imagery that is difficult to interpret for the lay person and even the […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-02-10-sj.mp3 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:34:51 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-the-glory-of-god/ Chris Silcott Daniel After God delivers Daniel from the lion’s den, King Darius directs the people of his kingdom to honor “Daniel’s God” as the living God who delivers and saves. Throughout the bible, God tells us who he is and how can can know him. Truly, he is the God of Glory! https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-02-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2019 10:00:52 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-anchored-in-god/ David Schultz Daniel God speaks more than most people give him credit for. In Daniel 5 we see God speaking very clearly to a new king who fails to hear it. God sends Daniel to make it plain to hear. In our lives we can know God’s voice, but we must also realize that hearing God is one […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-27-sj.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 14:24:23 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-hearing-god/ Mike Sandusky Daniel God speaks more than most people give him credit for. In Daniel 5 we see God speaking very clearly to a new king who fails to hear it. God sends Daniel to make it plain to hear. In our lives we can know God’s voice, but we must also realize that hearing God is one […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-20-sj.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:18:47 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-pride/ Mike Sandusky Daniel https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-13-sj.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 10:00:55 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/one-true-god/ Mike Sandusky Daniel Most people say that they believe in God, but, what kind of God do they believe in? The God of the Bible reveals himself in the Bible with some incredibly bold truths about Himself. In Daniel 4 we see a king with a low view of God encounter the power of God firsthand. This encounter […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-06-sj.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:00:49 -0600 46:24 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/a-recipe-for-humility/ Evan Ross Daniel Nebuchadnezzar receives his final vision from God and it is a warning, “Humble yourself before God or prepare to be humbled.” https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2018-12-30-sj.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:00:14 -0600 49:07 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/god-with-us/ Mike Sandusky Christmas God came to be with us. This spectacular truth is the center point of the Christmas story. In this message we zoom into why Jesus came and who Jesus was. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-12-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2018 10:00:58 -0600 41:10 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/deeply-grounded-in-god/ Mike Sandusky Daniel People in the Bible often act as if they see something no one else sees. In the Book of Daniel, this is one of the main themes, the Israelites are captive to a powerful King, and yet they regularly stand firm in faith even when it could cost them their lives. How do they do […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-12-16-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 10:00:04 -0600 44:03 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/self-immolation/ Evan Ross Daniel Those who have grown up in church are familiar with the fiery furnace, but we are used to seeing things through the perspective of Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego. While we should aspire to have such uncompromising faith as they, we are often much more like Nebuchadnezzar. This message focuses on our own propensity towards human […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-12-09-sj.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2018 10:00:26 -0600 45:31 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/sovereign-god/ Mike Sandusky Daniel Daniel receives a prophetic vision in chapter 2 of the book of Daniel that outline future events yet to come. What do we make of these kinds of prophecies in the Old Testament? In this message we look at this incredible prophecy to see how God is sovereign over all time and circumstance. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-12-02-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 10:00:54 -0600 38:09 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/supernatural-expectancy/ Mike Sandusky Daniel Daniel has a faith that is unique and leads to powerful impact in Babylon. Where does this faith and supernatural expectancy come from? Is there a place for this kind of supernatural power in our world today? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-11-18-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2018 10:00:46 -0600 47:03 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/prayer-is-about-relationship/ David Schultz Daniel Daniel is now serving under the most powerful king in the world, Nebuchadnezzar, and now that very king has demanded an interpretation of his dream or else. Daniel and his companions pray for mercy from God.  He trusts that God will answer their prayer and give him the interpretation to the kings dream. Because of […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-11-11-sj.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 10:00:48 -0600 31:35 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-dreams-of-consequence/ Evan Ross Daniel Daniel is now serving under the most powerful king in the wolrd, Nebuchadnezzar, and now that very king has demanded an interpretation of his dream or else. Daniel does not shy from this opportunity, but willingly puts himself in the vulnerable position of doing before the most powerful man in the world. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-11-04-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 12:13:49 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-enduring-faithfulness/ Mike Sandusky Daniel Circumstances for Daniel and his friends are incredibly bad. God appears to have little power in comparison to the Babylonians. God appears to not care for the situation the Israelites are in. Yet, in spite of all of this Daniel and his friends continue to trust God and walk in faith. How is this kind […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-10-28-sj.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 10:00:17 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-spiritual-national-identity/ Mike Sandusky Daniel https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-10-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 10:00:49 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/daniel-introduction-to-daniel/ Evan Ross Daniel We will begin by watching a great overview video of the Book of Daniel by “The Bible Project.” Visit thebibleproject.com for more great content. Rather than begin in the text we will have a historical overview of Daniel to help us understand the context for which it was written. This includes understanding the current history […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-10-14-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 10:00:46 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/james-faithful-prayer/ Mike Sandusky James James concludes his letter to the church with an emphatic encouragement to pray. He tells us to pray at all times and in varying circumstances. He even tells us that we are just like Elijah – who was a powerful man of prayer in the Old Testament. In this sermon, we look at the words […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-10-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 10:00:58 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/james-patience-in-christ/ Mike Sandusky James Our world puts a lot of pressure on us to be constantly working, moving, and productive. But why is it that we are so vulnerable to giving into this hectic lifestyle? In this message we look at the deep motivations we allow to influence us and we look at how Christ sets us free to […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-09-30-sj.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:00:52 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/those-on-the-road-those-on-the-side-of-the-road/ Marco Diep Guest Speaker Looking at the story of the Good Samaritan, we ask ourselves two questions: 1. Are we stopping often enough? 2. Are we stopping for everybody? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018-09-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 10:00:40 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/james-warning-to-the-rich/ Tyler Saxton James James takes a moment to condemn the rich oppressors who are not living according to the principles he’s taught on in his letter so far; so we take a look a look at how to deal with harsh words in the Bible by cross-referencing them with the teachings of Jesus. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018-09-16-sj.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 10:00:34 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/james-you-only-have-today/ Evan Ross James God needs to be a part of your plans. Today we can live thinking we have a long life ahead of us. Rather then count that as a blessing we begin to think that life is ours to determine. God calls us to live in light of His plans. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018-09-09-sj.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 10:00:46 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/james-warning-against-worldliness/ Evan Ross James James argues that conflict in the church is sourced in the worldly desires that hold sway in our hearts. Our covetousness causes us to want that which we can’t have and leads us to commit evil. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018-08-26-sj.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 10:00:54 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/james-wisdom-from-above/ David Schultz James When we use wisdom from above – or Godly wisdom, it is pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018-08-19-sj.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 10:00:58 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/james-taming-the-tongue/ Evan Ross James James warns us that our tongue, while small, is powerful and that it has the ability to cause great harm if left unchecked. In this sermon we take a practical look at how our speech influences the lives of those around us. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018-08-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:00:32 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/james-faith-without-works-is-dead/ Evan Ross James In what is one of the more controversial texts in the Bible we have James making a case for the necessity of works as an evidence of faith. Many who are familiar with evangelical theology will wonder if this comes in conflict with Paul’s clear teaching that it is faith, not works that saves. Is […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018-08-05-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 10:00:14 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/james-showing-no-favoritism/ David Schultz James James explains to us very simply how to walk out the Christian life. He starts in James 2, talking about the way we treat others. The culture will always put labels on people, but it can’t be that way in the church. We, the church, have to be a people that love our neighbors as […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-07-29-sj.mp3 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 10:00:01 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/james-living-our-faith/ Chris Silcott James In this passage, James encourages believers to be “doers of the word”. What are the obstacles that hinder us from living our faith and how can we overcome those hindrances? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-07-22-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 10:00:40 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/james-joyful-trials/ Evan Ross James This message serves as an introduction to James, the author of this epistle, and a primer of the events surrounding the book. We then look at James 1:2-18 and focus on the value and purpose of trials in life. God’s goal is not for you to be comfortable. God’s goal is for you to rely […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-07-15-sj.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:00:14 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/james-introduction-to-james/ David Schultz James The reading of the book of James. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-07-08-sj.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 10:00:14 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/thankfulness/ Mike Sandusky Thankfulness is a really important concept that we often, ironically, take for granted. The Bible is constantly directing us towards living with thank[...] Thankfulness is a really important concept that we often, ironically, take for granted. The Bible is constantly directing us towards living with thankful hearts. But, in a world of unmet desires, sin and pain – how do we really, truly persevere in thankfulness? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2018 10:00:34 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-the-authority-of-christ/ Mike Sandusky The Sermon on the Mount After Jesus finished the sermon on the mount, the crowd was left astonished. What is it about Jesus and his message that is so astonishing? In this sermon, we look at two reasons why we can trust the authority of Jesus. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2018 10:00:40 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-hear-and-do/ Tyler Saxton The Sermon on the Mount In Jesus’ conclusion of his Sermon on the Mount, he uses the imagery of building houses on rocks and sand to describe those who hear and do what he has taught, and those who do not. LISTENER’S NOTE: Due to technical difficulties during the recording of this preach, you will need to turn up the […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:00:25 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-i-never-knew-you/ Evan Ross The Sermon on the Mount Jesus speaks of the judgement and looks out at two groups of people, those who did the Father’s Will and those who did not. Those who did not will argue that they did good things for God. They prophesied. They cast out demons. They did great miracles. Yet, Jesus casts them away by saying “I […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-warning-wolves-in-sheeps-clothing/ Tim Chambers The Sermon on the Mount Having told us that his teaching forces upon us a choice between two very different paths, which lead to two different destinations, Jesus makes the sobering situation even more serious by telling us that there are people among us trying to get us off the right path. Fortunately, he also tells us how to spot […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-05-27-sj.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2018 10:00:08 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-the-wide-or-narrow-gate/ Mike Sandusky The Sermon on the Mount Jesus tells us that the way to life is a narrow gate. Few choose it and it is hard, many more people choose the wide gate, which is easy, but leads to destruction. What does Jesus mean by this and how do we receive these challenging words? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-05-20-sj.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2018 10:00:11 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-the-paradox-of-prayer/ Mike Sandusky The Sermon on the Mount Jesus tells us to ask for anything in prayer and we will receive it, but why do prayers sometimes seem to go unanswered? In this message we look at what the Bible says about prayer and tackle one of the most challenging questions about prayer. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-05-13-sj.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2018 10:00:53 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-judging-others/ Mike Sandusky The Sermon on the Mount Should we judge others? Our natural instinct might be to say “No!” but, at the same time we have this very strong intrinsic desire to judge. What do we make of our thoughts on judgements and the ease with which we can make incredibly strong (and often hurtful) judgements? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-05-06-sj.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2018 10:00:49 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-anxiety/ Evan Ross The Sermon on the Mount https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-04-29-sj.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2018 10:00:38 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-treasures-in-heaven/ David Schultz The Sermon on the Mount Do we have an earthly perspective of storing up treasures or a heavenly perspective? https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-04-22-sj.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:00:26 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-our-hidden-life/ Mike Sandusky The Sermon on the Mount The most important parts of who we are, are hidden from view. Our thought life, our innermost desires and drives, and our spiritual life are all hidden from most people. We know, and God knows. Jesus repeatedly tells us in the Sermon on the Mount that we should live this “hidden life” with love and […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-04-15-sj.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:00:48 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-prayer/ Mike Sandusky The Sermon on the Mount How should we pray? What is prayer for? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus simplifies and clarifies the concept of prayer. In this message we explore God’s desires for all our spiritual life and specifically in prayer. https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-04-08-sj.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 10:00:11 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/life-out-of-death-how-jesus-changed-everything/ Mike Sandusky Easter The resurrection is the pinnacle miracle of Jesus. It is the event that solidifies Jesus as the Savior of the world. There is so much significance packed into this miracle of Christ, that centuries have been spent diving into it. In this message, we look at the weight of Christ’s work in his life and […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-04-01-sj.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2018 10:00:43 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-love-your-enemies-forgiveness/ Chris Silcott The Sermon on the Mount 1. Recognize we’ve been totally forgiven by the grace of Jesus when we’re saved. Once we understand the depth of our sin and the distance it placed between us and God, and once we get a glimpse of the sacrifice Jesus made to restore fellowship with us, we should not hesitate to forgive. If we […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-03-25sj.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2018 10:00:04 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-non-retaliation/ Mike Sandusky The Sermon on the Mount Jesus famously teaches us to turn the other cheek in Matthew 5. What does He actually mean by this? Does He really mean it when He says, “Do not resist the one who is evil”? In this message we look at what Jesus says to do when we are hurt or harmed intentionally by someone […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-03-18-sj.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 10:00:40 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-speaking-the-truth/ Mike Sandusky The Sermon on the Mount Jesus tells us that our word should be our word and that we shouldn’t speak falsely. Essentially he says that we should live our lives speaking the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. What would your life look like if you constantly spoke this way? In this message we look at the […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-03-11-sj.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 10:00:26 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-divorce/ Evan Ross The Sermon on the Mount While not a fun topic to discuss, divorce touches the lives of many. Even in the church the divorce rate is near 38%. Because God has placed so much value in marriage, the effects of divorce are catastrophic. In this message we cover why marriage is so important, the effects of divorce, and the circumstances […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-03-04-sj.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 10:00:04 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-love-lust/ David Schultz The Sermon on the Mount God created our sexual desires to be carried out inside of a marriage covenant, between one man and one woman. He designed it so that sex was a beautiful reflection of vulnerability, deep relationship, and security. He designed it for inside of the marriage covenant, however our culture has taken a beautiful thing that God […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-25-sj.mp3 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 10:00:42 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-anger/ Evan Ross The Sermon on the Mount What are we to do about anger? Is it okay to get angry? How do we separate righteous anger versus sinful anger? Jesus warns us that even holding anger in our hearts is akin to murder. Try as we might, most of us find it easy to become angry, whether it be from family, work, […] https://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-18-sj.mp3 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 10:00:04 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-christians-and-the-old-testament/ Mike Sandusky The Sermon on the Mount What is the relevance of the Old Testament for Christians? Do we follow it? Why do we still think the Ten Commandments are valid, but we also eat “unclean” animals? If it made the Hebrews unclean to wear mixed fabrics, why can we? If we stoned people in the OT, why don’t we today? This […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-11-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 10:00:02 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-beatitudes-the-ladder-of-blessing/ Parker Marks The Sermon on the Mount In Jesus’ first public teaching, He begins with the word “Blessed” (also defined as happy). Jesus did not come to curse us but to bless us. He did not come to condemn the world but to save it. In this teaching, we will see that in Jesus we find the life, joy, peace, and happiness […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-04-sj.mp3 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 10:00:11 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-blessed-are-the-merciful-who-suffer/ Mike Sandusky The Sermon on the Mount The second half of the beatitudes continues to present us with challenging truths. Jesus tells us to be merciful peacemakers who suffer well even when we are unjustly treated. It is incredible to look at, but in light of the life, death and resurrection of Christ – we see a new reality unlike anything else […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-01-28-sj.mp3 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 10:00:29 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount-blessed-are-the-spiritually-bankrupt/ Mike Sandusky The Sermon on the Mount The sermon on the mount is one of the most famous sections in all of the Bible. But, it is also one of the most challenging. Jesus opens the sermon with the “Beatitudes” or the supreme blessings. However, what he says is incredibly counter-cultural and counter-intuitive. Is it really true that the spiritually poor are […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-01-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Jan 2018 10:00:13 -0600 the beatitudes https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-rejoicing-and-restoring/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians At the end of 2 Corinthians – Paul, after writing boldly to correct and challenge the Corinthians – encourages them to rejoice and live at peace with one another. How do we balance direct, bold, challenging authority with love, joy, peace and restoration? In this sermon, we look at the heart of rejoicing in light […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-01-14-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 10:00:45 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-new-years-conflict-resolution/ Evan Ross 2 Corinthians One of the things that is most damaging to a church is the mishandling of conflict. All too often pride or ignorance leads members of a church to gossip or slander others in the church without mediating conflict through the proper channels proscribed to us in Scripture. This preach is meant to be a Biblical […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-01-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 10:00:33 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-strength-and-love/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians Love is an interesting concept. We all desire it, but there is some confusion as to what exactly love is. Is it an emotion? An action? Is it about happiness? How hard should it be? There are so many questions about the concept of love. In this sermon Mike presents a case for love from […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2017-12-31-sj.mp3 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 10:00:55 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/evan-2-corinthians-apocalypse-now/ Evan Ross 2 Corinthians Paul shares a fascinating story of ascending into heaven and receiving special knowledge he cannot reveal. While this sort of story may seem quite unique to most readers, it would have been compared with other ascension stories mentioned in the apocalyptic literature of that day. That isn’t to say that Paul’s story is not true […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017-12-17-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 17 Dec 2017 10:00:52 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-fool/ Evan Ross 2 Corinthians “Paul enters into what is often labeled “The Fool Speech”. Paul serves to contrast his own ministry to that of his opponents by listing the harrowing events and experiences that Paul has endured for the sake of the gospel.” http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017-12-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 13:48:22 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-freed-or-deceived/ Parker Marks 2 Corinthians Starting with Eve and still today we have all been deceived. What we need is the power of the Holy Spirit and the truth of God’s word working in our lives to break us out of our delusion. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017-12-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 12:09:54 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-sincere-and-pure-devotion/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians Our world is full of “solutions” and ways to find “life.” It is overwhelming. From understanding controversial cultural issues, to complex political issues and all the way to the internal pressure (what is my life about?) life can be crushing. Christianity offers a better way – in this message we explore what it means to […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017-11-26-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 12:41:36 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-eyes-on-god/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians In the letter of 2nd Corinthians, Paul is writing to a difficult church. His strength and direction come from having a sole focus on God. He tells the Corinthians to look at God. In fact – this is the very thing Jesus calls us to do – to watch and follow him. What does this […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017-11-19-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 12:40:03 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-stronghold-smasher/ Evan Ross 2 Corinthians Paul is dealing with opponents within the Corinthian church who are trying to discredit his ministry. Rather than say that the conflict lied purely with these individuals, Paul outlines a spiritual conflict which requires spiritual weapons. This message introduces the concept of the spiritual beings who’ve rebelled against God and are leading the nations in […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-12-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 12 Nov 2017 12:06:43 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-set-free-from-money/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians Money can grip us in a powerful way, whether it is the promise of joy, security, possessions or hope, or the grip of debt and unmet expectations. The Bible actually tells us that money cannot satisfy us, and if we look to it, it will enslave us. How do we get free from the love […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-05-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 05 Nov 2017 13:26:55 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-partnering-in-generosity/ Evan Ross 2 Corinthians Paul is preparing to return to Corinth, but before he does he wants to let the Corinthians know that he will be collecting on their promised donations to the poor in Jerusalem. From the beginning of the church we see a concern for the poor and the cooperation of multiple churches in commiting to a […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-10-29-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 13:22:41 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-king-of-hearts/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians God alone can change our hearts for good. And he wants to put great things into all of our hearts, but, how exactly does that happen? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-10-22-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 13:19:34 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-made-poor-to-make-rich/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians Jesus became poor to make us rich in life. We are called to do the same. So, what does that mean for us? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-10-15-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 13:16:14 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-otherworldly-hearts/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians Is it possible to be severely in affliction and in extreme poverty, yet be described as having an “abundance of joy” and as “overflowing in a wealth of generosity?” The Bible says yes, but how could this possibly be? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-10-08-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 13:12:56 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-godly-regret/ David Schultz 2 Corinthians We all experience regret in our lives, the question is “Does that regret lead to Repentance”? Godly Regret is good; produces Repentance and leads to Salvation! http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-10-01-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 13:08:56 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-righteous-and-holy/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians We are saved from our sins by grace alone, through faith. So what is the role of holiness and righteousness in light of these truths? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-09-24-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 23:03:21 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-dont-be-unequally-yoked/ Evan Ross 2 Corinthians We, as believers, are sacred space. We have been build into God’s holy temple and, as such, are called to live in a manner that separates us from sin and iniquity. This leads to the commonly quoted verse “Do not be unequally yoked to unbelievers.” And while this verse is usually spoken about in context […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-09-17-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 12:55:14 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-expect-suffering/ Evan Ross 2 Corinthians Unfortunaley many Christians in the West are convinced that being a Christian means living a fairly comfortable life with little suffering. Paul has a different message. Paul tells us that suffering accompanies Christians as we seek to grow in our faith. At the heart of the Christian message is the great juxtaposition that takes place. […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-09-10-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 12:52:15 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/proverbs-keep-your-heart/ Mike Proverbs The Proverbs warn us to “keep our heart”, but what does that mean and how could we lose our heart in the first place? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-09-03-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 12:46:48 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-new-creations/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians Jesus makes us new creations. How does that work? What does that mean? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-08-27-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 12:41:10 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-fear-of-god-or-love-of-christ/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians Are we supposed to fear God or love him? Is he terrifying or loving? Can he be both? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-08-20-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 20 Aug 2017 12:38:04 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-under-pessure/ Parker Marks 2 Corinthians How you respond to the pressures of this world will determine how you finish. In this sermon we look at the life of Paul and how he encourages us that when pressure and affliction come the power of God can be released in your life. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-08-13-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 22:31:59 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-death-and-eternity/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians What happens when we die? How do we know? What hope is there? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-08-06-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 12:25:57 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-truth-transcends-feelings/ Evan Ross 2 Corinthians Paul begins to describe how we, as ministers of the New Covenant, should conduct ourselves. Christians are called to cast aside their former wigh of life and hold to truth as we should also expect that the Enemy will try to cloud the truth as he has clouded the minds of unbelievers. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-07-30-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:18:23 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-with-unveiled-face/ Evan Ross 2 Corinthians Paul is emphatic that the glory to which we now participate in is greater now in the New Covenant than it was in the Old Covenant. He illustrates this with the story of Moses, who upon receiving the Law, was physically radiating the Spirit of the Lord. The Israelites feared to look upon him and […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-07-23-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 15:20:22 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-what-is-glory/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians The word glory is used often in the Bible, but what exactly does it mean? In this sermon we explore the dense and weighty idea of glory – and we look at how God’s glory actually has power to change us. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-07-16-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 14:30:58 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-written-on-our-hearts/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians How does God change us? 2 Corinthians 3 tells us that he “writes on our hearts” – God changes us by changing our hearts through faith. As we believe in God, we are changed. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-07-09-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 14:30:57 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/guest-speaker-carl-herrington/ Carl Herrington [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-07-02-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 14:42:56 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-212-17/ Parker Marks 2 Corinthians We make life so much about us and our happiness but the bible teaches pretty plainly to get over ourselves and surrender all to Jesus and make much of Him and his glory this is where true freedom lies and where real breakthrough begins. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-06-25-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 25 Jun 2017 14:45:19 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-the-ripple-effect-of-sin/ Evan Ross 2 Corinthians Sin has a ripple effect in the church and the church’s response to the repentant believer in their midst. Part of the challenge in interpreting these verses is that it appears that Paul is referencing a specific person, but does not give us any details. What Paul makes clear is that the sin of this […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-06-11-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 14:23:29 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/evan-ross/ Evan Ross 2 Corinthians My objective in this message is to work through the text and illustrate for you Paul’s feelings towards the church. It is in this that we get a powerful picture of how Godly leadership operates in the church and the relationship between the church and its shepherds. In this I think we will find a […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-06-04-sj-1-1.mp3 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 14:23:27 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/guest-speaker-dillon-neely/ Dillon Neely [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-05-28-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 28 May 2017 14:42:04 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-the-purpose-of-suffering/ Evan Ross 2 Corinthians The question of suffering has been one that has long challenged people. If the goal of life is to be happy then suffering is to be avoided at all costs. The Bible gives us a robust and full response to the issue of suffering. Suffering is not something merely to be avoided. In fact, suffering […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-21-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 21 May 2017 12:29:17 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2-corinthians-the-father-of-mercies/ Mike Sandusky 2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians 1 tells us that God is the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in our afflictions. But, if God is the God of comfort, why do we even have afflictions? In this sermon, Pastor Mike Sandusky walks us through how God truly is the God of comfort, […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-14-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 14 May 2017 12:24:42 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/world-view-christianity-an-apologetic/ Evan Ross World View Peter tells us to provide a defense for the reason of the hope that is within us. Building a case that Christianity stands on a firm ground can be done philospohically. It can be done through the historical testimony of Scripture. It can be done through the testimony of Jesus Christ and hopefully through the […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-07-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 07 May 2017 12:14:02 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/standing-firm/ Justin Eiken Ephesians Christians have a spiritual enemy who will stop at nothing to prevent them from becoming all that God has called them to be in Christ. Because of this, Christ-followers must guard themselves against the unseen spiritual forces that work against them in their daily lives. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Stand-Firm.mp3 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 16:29:58 -0500 Readiness, Spiritual Warfare https://lhcsj.org/sermons/world-view-christianity-atheism-and-modern-culture/ Mike Sandusky World View Why should someone believe in God if there is no evidence for a god? This is a common thought in our culture today, but is atheism or a move from traditional religious faith the logical, wise conclusion in our day? In this sermon we look at some of the biggest questions that can be asked, […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-04-30-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 12:23:11 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/christians-authority/ Chris Silcott Ephesians God is in charge. He has authority over all created things and he has placed people, made in his image, in places of authority to lead and care for humanity. He has given children parents and employees bosses and has called each to lovingly bless and serve one another in mutually beneficial ways. By obeying the […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Christians-Authority.mp3 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:22:48 -0500 Authority, Bosses, Children, Employees, Family, Parents, Work https://lhcsj.org/sermons/world-view-science-vs-christianity/ Mike Sandusky World View Has science replaced the need for faith? Are science and religion really opposed? How should we view science as Christians? In this sermon we tackle these questions as we investigate the supposed divide between faith and science. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-04-23-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 12:23:05 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-light-has-dawned/ Trevor Nashleanas Easter Life in our fallen world can be dark and painful. Whether we’re scarred by our childhood or burdened by the weight of a more recent experience, we all carry with us wounds that linger beneath the surface. Wounds that subconsciously impair our lives and relationships. But Christ’s death and resurrection changes all of that. Easter […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Easter-2017.mp3 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 21:00:27 -0500 Easter, healing, Resurrection https://lhcsj.org/sermons/easter-sunday-why-does-the-resurrection-matter/ Mike Sandusky Easter According to the Bible – the resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in the history of the world… But, what makes the resurrection so important to the world? In this message we explore hard truths about our world and discover how the resurrection changes everything. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-16-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 11:18:43 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/love-marriage/ Justin Eiken Ephesians Marriage is a sacred and meaningful relationship between husbands, wives and God. It’s meaning comes from the way God has designed it to reflect Jesus and his Church. When husbands and wives commit to one another in the Gospel, they are on the path to flourishing in Christ together. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Love-Marriage.mp3 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 17:39:21 -0500 Gospel, Love, Marriage, Relationships https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mark-strength-in-weakness/ Evan Ross Mark Jesus, being seized by the Sanhedrin, is now put before Pilate on trial for claiming to be “King of the Jews.” Despite clearly being innocent, the crowd will not be satisfied until Jesus is crucified. Pilate, being a politician, does not want public opinion against him and so he orders the crucifixion of Jesus. In […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-09-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 11:11:37 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mark-trial-by-night/ Evan Ross Mark The religious authorities have seized Jesus by night and put him on a secret trial. They’ve lined up witnesses with the plans of making a case for Jesus’ execution. Hours go by with numerous witnesses and yet an effective case can’t be made. In desperation the priests are forced to ask Jesus to incriminate himself […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-02-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 17:28:42 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/redeem-the-time-2/ Trevor Nashleanas Ephesians Christians are the people of God, brought by God out of the darkness of sin and into the light of his glorious grace. As his people, we are to live according to his will as we enjoy life together in his community. Doing so, however, means carefully considering the way we live in order to […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Redeem-The-Time.mp3 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 15:20:50 -0500 Church, Community, God's Will https://lhcsj.org/sermons/imitators-of-god/ Evan Ross Ephesians To be a Christian is to believe in and follow Jesus. It means both trusting in what he’s done and following his example. We are to both believe in him and to become like him. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Imitators-Of-God.mp3 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 17:20:45 -0500 Holiness, Sanctification, Spiritual Progress https://lhcsj.org/sermons/discipleship-boldness-humility-and-love/ Mike Sandusky Discipleship How do we actually talk to people about Jesus? Paul tells us to speak the truth in love, but what exactly does that look like? In this sermon our lead pastor Mike Sandusky takes a look at how we should approach talking to people outside of the church about Jesus and the gospel. It may […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-03-19-sj-2.mp3 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:28:51 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/living-the-christian-life/ Evan Ross Ephesians Those who believe in Christ have been made new by Christ. Having been forgiven of their sins, they are to make every effort to leave the life they lived before Christ by embracing all that God has for them in Christ. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Evanss-Sermon.m4a Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:25:41 -0500 Christianity, Holiness, Salvation, Sanctification, Spiritual Progress https://lhcsj.org/sermons/building-up-the-body/ Justin Eiken Ephesians The Church is the Body of Christ. Each person is a member of that body, brought together in Christ to help one another reach maturity in the faith. When each member gives him or herself to the other members of the Church, the Body of Christ grows healthy and strong. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Justin-Sermon.mp3 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 17:16:05 -0500 Church, Leadership, Maturity, Spiritual Progress https://lhcsj.org/sermons/discipleship-loving-like-christ/ Mike Sandusky Discipleship Jesus calls us all to “Go and make disciples,” but how do we engage with people who aren’t Christians? In this message we talk about how Christians are called to love people in a unique way – by living out the same love that Christ has for us. As we love people unconditionally, we grow […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-03-12-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 12:16:17 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/unity-in-christ/ Parker Marks Best of Living Hope- Maryville, Ephesians The Gospel of Jesus unites God’s people. True, God-honoring community flows from a people who are continually being changed by the work of Christ. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Parkers-Sermon.mp3 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:32:50 -0600 Community, Gospel, Jesus, Unity https://lhcsj.org/sermons/discipleship-christians-who-make-disciples/ Mike Sandusky Discipleship http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-03-05-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 05 Mar 2017 15:44:09 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/why-do-we-evangelize/ Evan Ross Spiritual Conversations Why should we evangelize? Evangelism is often the most intimidating aspect of the Christian life, but those of us who’ve recieved the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ have also been called to continue the proclamation of the “Good New” in Jesus Christ. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-02-26-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 12:52:25 -0600 Evangelism https://lhcsj.org/sermons/encountering-god-winning-by-prayer/ Parker Marks Encountering God Most of us believe prayer is a good thing, but do we believe it can change everything? We need to stop believing in the circumstances and start believing in our God who can move mountains. God has the power to change your situation if you are willing to cry out. He is more eager to […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-19-sj-2-1.mp3 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 16:03:30 -0600 Prayer https://lhcsj.org/sermons/united-in-christ/ Justin Eiken Ephesians When Christ unites us, it results in peace, confidence and strength through discipleship, mission and a sense of family within the church. When anything but Jesus is the reason we call ourselves united, our church divides and falls.  Paul shares with us not only how Jesus unites his church, but also why it’s important. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/United-In-Christ.mp3 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 16:30:01 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/encountering-god-through-faith/ Mike Sandusky Encountering God Faith is a key part of being human, and yet there are so many different definitions of faith it can be confusing to understand. Is all faith blind? Is all faith unreasonable? In this sermon, our lead pastor Mike Sandusky tackles these questions by looking at what God says about faith. It is not only […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-12-sj-2nd.mp3 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 01:00:13 -0600 44.45 Faith https://lhcsj.org/sermons/encountering-god-encountering-god/ Mike Sandusky Encountering God http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-05-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 18:19:09 -0600 Encountering God https://lhcsj.org/sermons/made-alive-3/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, Ephesians In recent years, humanity’s unresponsive disinterest in God has been considered by some to be the personal choice of rational thinkers. Others have considered it to be the result of the Church’s failure to remain relevant in a modern world. But is the problem really that simple? Could the root issue lie much further below […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Made-Alive.mp3 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 13:52:41 -0600 Gospel, Grace, Life, Salvation, Sin https://lhcsj.org/sermons/encountering-god-the-god-who-wants-to-be-with-us/ Mike Sandusky Encountering God http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-01-15-sj.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 17:27:25 -0600 Encountering God https://lhcsj.org/sermons/gods-glory-our-gladness/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, Ephesians Their are two kinds of people in our world, those who grumble and those who are grateful people. Those who are prone to grumble often do so out of a deep sense of unhappiness, while those who are grateful often live from a deep sense of gladness. And perhaps it is those who know the […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Gods-Glory-Our-Gladness.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 14:18:17 -0600 Gladness, Glory, Gratitude, Happiness, Hardship, Joy https://lhcsj.org/sermons/every-spiritual-blessing/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, Ephesians We all want to be blessed, don’t we? It’s natural human tendency to want what’s best for ourselves. The Good News is that God wants what’s best for us too. He even went so far as to secure for us every blessing we need in and through Jesus Christ so that we might in turn […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Every-Spiritual-Blessing.mp3 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 12:16:39 -0600 Blessing, Christ, Election, Predestination https://lhcsj.org/sermons/encountering-god-the-god-wants-to-be-with-us/ Mike Sandusky Encountering God http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-01-29-sj.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 18:07:41 -0600 Encountering God https://lhcsj.org/sermons/bitter-tasting-idols/ Evan Ross [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-01-08-sj.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 17:39:01 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/true-conversion/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, Ephesians Many people have a religious background, but they haven’t experienced true conversion because they have never trusted Jesus for themselves. It is, however, only in Christ that a person can experience the life that God offers those who believe. This life is found, not in the religious works that we do, but in the work […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/True-Conversion.m4a Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:53:46 -0600 Conversion, Evangelism, Gospel, Grace, Religion, Witnessing https://lhcsj.org/sermons/humility-anxiety-and-the-grace-of-god/ Mike Sandusky [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-01-01-sj.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 18:22:40 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/wrestling-with-god/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, Stand Alone Messages Many of us struggle with God’s hand in our life circumstances at one time or another. It can be so difficult to make sense of what God is doing, yet as we wrestle with him in such times, we can rest assured that he is both at work in our circumstances and in us. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Wrestling-with-God.m4a Sun, 01 Jan 2017 14:03:46 -0600 Affliction, Grace, Identity, providence, Suffering, Trial https://lhcsj.org/sermons/questions-about-heaven-pt-2/ Evan Ross Heaven http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2016-12-11-sj-1.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 18:50:04 -0600 Heaven https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-true-light/ Trevor Nashleanas Advent 2016: Light of the World Everything we need to know about God can be known through Jesus Christ. He makes God known to all people, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, race, gender, socio-economic class, religious background or political affiliations. His message of salvation is available to anyone who will receive it. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161211-110612.m4a Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:47:59 -0600 Advent, Christmas, Holidays https://lhcsj.org/sermons/heaven-or-mission/ Mike Sandusky [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2016-12-04-sj.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 17:14:53 -0600 Heaven https://lhcsj.org/sermons/a-witness-to-the-light/ Evan Ross Advent 2016: Light of the World God sent John the Baptist as a witness for Jesus so that the Jews might know that he is the Son of God. John’s testimony prepares the way for Jesus’ ministry. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/A-Witness-to-the-Light.m4a Sun, 04 Dec 2016 16:09:43 -0600 Advent, Christmas, Evangelism, Gospel, Holidays, Witnessing https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-light-shines/ Trevor Nashleanas Advent 2016: Light of the World, Best of Living Hope- Maryville There seems to be a deep human longing to make sense of life. Every man-made philosophy and worldview is an attempt to understand the nature of reality. Thankfully, Jesus has come as a light shining in the darkness, giving those who believe in him eyes to see and know God. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/The-Light-Shines.m4a Sun, 27 Nov 2016 17:05:43 -0600 Advent, Christmas, Gospel, Holidays https://lhcsj.org/sermons/power-from-on-high/ Trevor Nashleanas Spirit When Jesus rose from the dead, he gave all who believe in him access to the Father. When he ascended into the heavens, he sent his Holy Spirit to empower believers to be his witnesses. It is with the help of the Spirit of God that believers find power to live for God. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Power-from-on-High.m4a Sun, 20 Nov 2016 14:11:23 -0600 Baptism of the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Spirit Filled https://lhcsj.org/sermons/heaven-qa-part-ii/ Evan Ross Heaven: Truth and Misconceptions Pastor Evan Ross answers the following questions on Heaven: 1. What happens to those who never hear the gospel preached? 2. Will we learn or will we know fully? 3. Does our Spirit ever die or just our body? Are we spirit and body? 4. How can we not sin in Heaven? What will change? […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-11-13-sj.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 23:40:51 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/born-of-the-spirit/ Trevor Nashleanas Spirit Becoming a Christian is a lot like being born again. The Spirit gives life to our souls, just as our mother’s gave life to our bodies. It is through the inner work of the Holy Spirit that a person is born to a whole new spiritual life in Christ. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Born-of-the-Sirit.m4a Sun, 13 Nov 2016 16:34:55 -0600 Baptism, Born Again, Holy Spirit https://lhcsj.org/sermons/heaven-qa-part-i/ Evan Ross Heaven: Truth and Misconceptions Pastor Evan Ross answers these questions about Heaven: 1. Do babies who die go to Heaven? 2. Adam and Eve were married in the garden, so why is there no marriage in Heaven? 3. Will there be time in Heaven? What age will we be or appear? 4. Why bother having kids and chancing will […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-11-06-sj.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 23:32:54 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-debate-over-religious-freedom/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, The Great Divide: Making Sense of Today's Political Issues Religious freedom is something that has been taken for granted by many American’s over the course of the last millennia. When America was predominantly influenced by Christianity, there were few who had the voice to suggest that Christianity’s influence be kept to the margins. Now that the U.S. is quite religiously diverse, politically polarized and […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/The-Debate-Over-Religious-Freedom.m4a Sun, 06 Nov 2016 16:12:45 -0600 Persecution, Politics, Presidential Election, Religious Freedom, Suffering https://lhcsj.org/sermons/guest-speaker-sam-poe/ Sam Poe Guest Speaker http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2016-11-20-sj.mp3 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:04:14 -0500 Sam Poe https://lhcsj.org/sermons/what-will-we-do-in-heaven/ Mike Sandusky Heaven: Truth and Misconceptions Heaven is forever, so, what will we do there? In this sermon our lead pastor Mike Sandusky takes a plain and surprising look at what scripture says we will actually do in Heaven. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-10-30-sj.mp3 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 23:30:19 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/abortion-womens-health-or-right-to-life/ Trevor Nashleanas The Great Divide: Making Sense of Today's Political Issues America has had many heated debates over the issue of abortion since the Roe vs. Wade decision in the 1973. Those who lean more conservative often appeal to the unborn baby’s “right to life,” while those who lean more liberal appeal to the “woman’s rights.” Our two party system would like us to think that […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Abortion.m4a Sun, 30 Oct 2016 14:59:51 -0500 Abortion, Gospel, Guilt, Political Issues, Politics, Presidential Election, Right to Life, Shame, Women's Rights https://lhcsj.org/sermons/what-makes-heaven-heaven/ Mike Heaven: Truth and Misconceptions Heaven is great, it’s perfect, the Bible tells us that it is the completeness to the desires of the human heart and even unimaginably better than that! But – what makes this true? What makes Heaven, Heaven? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-10-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 23:28:18 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/criminal-justice-reform/ Trevor Nashleanas The Great Divide: Making Sense of Today's Political Issues When it comes to criminal justice, some people appeal to swift and harsh justice against crimes committed so that society might be protected and criminals might learn their lesson. Other people appeal to mercy for criminals, believing that there may be better ways to deal with crime, especially concerning minor offenses. In the Gospel we […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Criminal-Justice-Reform.m4a Sun, 23 Oct 2016 14:44:46 -0500 Criminal Justice Reform, Gospel, Justice, Law, Political Issues, Politics, Presidential Election, Redemption https://lhcsj.org/sermons/can-we-make-heaven-on-earth/ Mike Sandusky Heaven: Truth and Misconceptions We all have deep desires for more; a more perfect world, more perfect relationships… So we live trying to create these things in our life, we live trying to make Heaven on Earth, but is that possible? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-10-16-sj.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 23:24:59 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/climate-change/ Evan Ross The Great Divide: Making Sense of Today's Political Issues There have been many heated debates over climate change in recent years. Climate change enthusiasts warn of impending global doom, while climate change deniers write off changing weather conditions as nothing more than the cyclical pattern of nature. In either case, the deeper issue behind the climate change debate is one of stewardship. We must […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Climate-Change-1.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:54:03 -0500 Climate Change, Creation Care, Politics, Presidential Election, Stewardship https://lhcsj.org/sermons/made-for-heaven/ Mike Sandusky Heaven: Truth and Misconceptions Everyone human being is searching for something. Our joys our never enough, love can’t last too long – our hearts are searching for something big. Christianity alone answers this deep hunger – we all seek to experience deep joy, love, peace, security, purpose and significance. We were all made for Heaven, but we don’t live […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-10-09-sj.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2016 23:20:54 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/inequality/ Trevor Nashleanas The Great Divide: Making Sense of Today's Political Issues Inequality is a problem in our culture because self-interest is a problem in our hearts. Only in Christ do we find the freedom to actively seek the well-being of those around us because only in Christ do we find our own interests served by and needs met in God. When we begin looking up to God, we’ll finally stop […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Inequality.m4a Sun, 09 Oct 2016 13:49:50 -0500 Equity, Gospel, Inequality, Justice, Politics, Presidential Election, Serving https://lhcsj.org/sermons/having-spiritual-conversations/ Mike Sandusky Mission How do we talk to people about Jesus? How do we engage in meaningful conversation? Most of us don’t have good answers for these questions – but in reality the Bible tells us and shows us that these are normal, doable things. In this Sermon our lead pastor walks us through the heart of having […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-10-2-sj.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 23:33:23 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/labor-reform/ Trevor Nashleanas The Great Divide: Making Sense of Today's Political Issues The current economy and presidential election have employers and employees concerned about Labor Reform. Some are concerned about taxes and government regulations, while others are concerned with worker’s compensation and exploitation. It’s helpful to start any discussion about work with a biblical theology of work and a clear focus on Christ’s work. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Labor-Reform.m4a Sun, 02 Oct 2016 16:48:05 -0500 Labor Reform, Politics, Presidential Election, Theology of Work https://lhcsj.org/sermons/education-reform/ Justin Eiken The Great Divide: Making Sense of Today's Political Issues Education has been in a state of disrepair for quite some time. While many schools are doing well, many more are facing tremendous challenges as they fight to improve education for millions of Americans, particularly children. Factor federal mandates on policies that are unrelated to education into the equation and you have a recipe for disaster. The […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Education-Reform-Sermon.mp3 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:12:37 -0500 Education, Gospel, Knowing God, Politics, Presidential Election https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-anointing-of-jesus/ Evan Ross Mark http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-25-sj.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 23:10:49 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/why-does-money-matter-to-god/ Mike Sandusky Mark How much does money really matter? If God is the god of the universe, why does our giving matter to him? In this sermon, we tackle these questions and look at how our money and faith interconnect, and why exactly they do. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-18-sj.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 23:00:07 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/immigration-reform/ Trevor Nashleanas The Great Divide: Making Sense of Today's Political Issues America is a land of immigrants. Very few American citizens can trace their ancestry back to this land, yet immigration reform is surrounded by controversy because of undocumented immigrants, illegal immigration, the refugee crisis and the immigration process itself. The issue can get confusing quickly. Thankfully, the way of Jesus can help us think about […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Immigration-Reform.m4a Sun, 18 Sep 2016 16:44:19 -0500 Gospel, Great Commission, Immigration, Missions, Political Issues, Politics, Presidential Election, Refugee Crisis https://lhcsj.org/sermons/god-speaks/ Mike Sandusky Mark Does God speak? This is a common question that most people ask at some point in their life. In Mark 12 – Jesus gives us a parable that reveals to us how, when, and what happened as God spoke throughout history. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-11-sj.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 23:03:26 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/war-terrorism/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, The Great Divide: Making Sense of Today's Political Issues Subjects like war, terrorism and defense by force are contentious and controversial topics in today’s political discourse. Many on the right give the impression that war and defense by force are always justifiable when it comes to acts of terror, while many on the left give the impression that neither are ever justifiable. But can […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/War-Terrorism.m4a Sun, 11 Sep 2016 16:32:00 -0500 Defense by Force, Gospel, Gun Control, Politics, Terrorism, War, Worldview https://lhcsj.org/sermons/we-the-people/ Trevor Nashleanas The Great Divide: Making Sense of Today's Political Issues Progress is something of a buzzword in politics today. The problem is, everyone wants it, but no one knows what it actually looks like or how to make it happen. Some see getting the right candidate or party into the White House as progress, while others aren’t convinced that progress is even a possibility this […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/We-The-People.m4a Sun, 04 Sep 2016 21:07:13 -0500 Biblical Worldview, Love, Politics, Presidential Election https://lhcsj.org/sermons/humility/ Mike Sandusky Mark The Bible speaks a lot about humility. And yet, in the book of Mark we find a passage where the disciples are arguing over who is the greatest. There is something very human about this exchange, but at the same time, something is off here. Jesus responds with grace and truth what the key to […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-28-sj.mp3 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 23:00:57 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/a-time-to-harvest/ Trevor Nashleanas A Church for All Seasons God is constantly at work in our lives and our church. He invites us to enjoy the fruit of his work by participating in that work with him. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/A-Time-to-Harvest.m4a Sun, 28 Aug 2016 16:02:51 -0500 Grace, Maturity, Spiritual Growth https://lhcsj.org/sermons/marriage/ David Schultz Mark Throughout the bible God gives us examples of how a marriage should work.  Husbands are called to care for their wife as Christ cared for the church; by loving, serving, and ultimately giving His life for her.  Wives should have freedom and security, to move in their calling, when properly cared for by their husbands […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:00:26 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/a-time-to-water/ Trevor Nashleanas A Church for All Seasons Christ’s work is the source of all spiritual progress. Believers have the joy of participating in their own progress by stimulating spiritual growth through discipleship and devotion. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/A-Time-to-Water.m4a Sun, 21 Aug 2016 15:06:49 -0500 Devotion, Discipleship, Sanctification, Spiritual Growth https://lhcsj.org/sermons/its-all-about-jesus/ Mike Sandusky Mark In the book of Mark a story is recorded where Jesus takes 3 disciples up a mountain, and then changes and transfigures into a more glorious form. Jesus then proceeds to have a conversation with Elijah and Moses two key characters from the Old Testament who have been dead a long time. What is the […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-16-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 23:00:41 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/a-time-to-sow/ Trevor Nashleanas A Church for All Seasons The harvest we reap in our lives belongs to the Lord, but he graciously invites us to participate in the process. We can contribute to our own spiritual progress by planting the seeds of the Gospel in our lives and relationships. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/A-Time-to-Sow.m4a Sun, 14 Aug 2016 14:03:57 -0500 Gospel, Progress, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Growth https://lhcsj.org/sermons/beware-of-lifes-leaven/ Evan Ross Mark Jesus warns us of the snowballing effect that the teachings of the world can have in our lives. The desires of our hearts may not create big changes at once, but they will direct our lives over time good or bad. So how do we guard our hearts against this “leaven.” Real church community. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 23:00:28 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/a-time-to-till/ Trevor Nashleanas A Church for All Seasons God has a work that he wants to do in our lives and our church. In order to see that work to have its full effect, we need to give our time and attention to the areas of our lives that are often neglected or resistant to that work. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/A-Time-to-Till.m4a Sun, 07 Aug 2016 13:44:29 -0500 Blessing, Discipleship, Hardship, Sanctification, Spiritual Growth https://lhcsj.org/sermons/possess-the-land/ Trevor Nashleanas Stand Alone Messages God calls his people into the work that he is doing in their lives, churches, cities, nations and world. Participating in that work means stepping out in faith to possess the land that God has called us to as individuals and churches. Watch this video from Newfrontiers USA to get a better understanding of this […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Possess-the-Land.m4a Sun, 31 Jul 2016 13:15:27 -0500 Blessing, Calling, Hardship, Responsibility https://lhcsj.org/sermons/defiled-from-within/ Evan Ross Mark Jesus warns us that it is not from the outside that we are defiled, but it is from our hearts that defilement comes. It is in our heart that sin flows. Without taking our thought-life captive our desires will produce actions. Luckily, while we can’t do it on our own, Jesus sent us a helper. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 23:00:19 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/get-to-work/ Trevor Nashleanas Together on a Mission Life in the 21st century comes with a lot of noise. With so many distractions it can be easy to find ourselves caught up in idle activity. Sometimes we all need a little reminder to get back to the meaningful work God has called us to. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Get-to-Work.m4a Sun, 24 Jul 2016 13:26:37 -0500 Community, Mission, Relationships, Work https://lhcsj.org/sermons/jesus-is-the-miracle/ Evan Ross Mark In the story of the feeding of the 4,000, we often miss an important question. Why were 4 thousand people out in the wilderness without food? What would cause a person to travel days without food. The answer is Jesus. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-31-sj.mp3 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 23:00:07 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mark-7/ Evan Ross Mark In what may be one of the more challenging verses in Mark. Jesus has an exchange with a Syrophoenician woman that appears on face value as harsh. But in this story we see a person who really understands their position in the presence of a pure and holy messiah. What is greater is that this […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 22:00:01 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/stand-firm/ Trevor Nashleanas Together on a Mission In a world that is increasingly post-Christian, God’s people will face both uncertainty and opposition as we seek to live out God’s mission together. These times require us to stand firm in our faith, no matter what comes our way. Thankfully, God has given believers everything we need to stand firm in Jesus Christ. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Stand-Firm.m4a Sun, 17 Jul 2016 14:05:04 -0500 Affliction, Hardship, Persecution, Perseverance, Persistence, Suffering, Trial https://lhcsj.org/sermons/deep-in-the-heart/ Mike Sandusky Mark http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 22:00:50 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/a-strong-delusion/ Trevor Nashleanas Together on a Mission Our world is quickly becoming a place of controversy and confusion. Uncertainty surrounding the times can really leave a person feeling delusional. Christ’s return offers hope in a world that seems to be sinking fast. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/A-Strong-Delusion.m4a Sun, 10 Jul 2016 14:44:55 -0500 Advent, Christ's Return, End Times, Rapture, Second Coming https://lhcsj.org/sermons/light-of-the-world/ Mike Sandusky Mark What do you believe is true? The Bible is unapologetic about what it claims the truth is, and for us, what we ultimately believe is true have a massive impact on us each day. In this sermon, we look at what it means to really believe in truth. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2016 22:00:32 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/that-day/ Trevor Nashleanas Together on a Mission We’ve all had days on our calendars that leave us with a feeling of suspense. At times the suspense is good, like birthday parties or graduation day. At other times, the suspense is discomforting, like a hospital visit or losing a job. Preparing for “that day” when Christ returns can help us prepare for all […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/That-Day.m4a Sun, 03 Jul 2016 13:44:33 -0500 Affliction, Christ's Return, Encouragement, Hardship, Rapture, Trial https://lhcsj.org/sermons/feeding-the-5000/ Parker Marks Mark http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-19-sj.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2016 22:00:19 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/becoming-a-healthy-church-community/ Trevor Nashleanas Together on a Mission Church health is one of the most important factors in a church’s missional effectiveness. A church becomes a healthy disciple-making community when each of its members begin viewing their relationships, circumstances and mission through then lens of the gospel. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Becoming-a-Healthy-Church-Community.m4a Sun, 19 Jun 2016 14:57:25 -0500 Church, Community, Gospel, Sanctification https://lhcsj.org/sermons/built-together/ Bryan Mowrey Guest Speaker Christ has incredible plans for each individual person who follows him. We are made to be like Christ, and we are built together with others to become a community unlike any other. It is our truest call. What does it mean to be in Christ? What does it mean to be built together with others? […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 19:50:32 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/stay-ready/ Trevor Nashleanas Together on a Mission Christ’s return can happen at any time without out notice. Christians, therefore, need to stay ready by pursuing holiness, committing to community and participating in Christ’s mission. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160612-110119.m4a Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:42:21 -0500 Community, Holiness, Mission https://lhcsj.org/sermons/future/ Trevor Nashleanas Together on a Mission Life comes with a wide variety of uncertainties, one of which is death. Through his resurrection, Jesus has overcome death for all who believe. Believers have hope in the gospel because death does not have the final word, Jesus does. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Future-Hope.m4a Sun, 05 Jun 2016 21:39:23 -0500 Death, Gospel, Hope https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mark-parable-of-the-seed-sower/ Mike Sandusky Mark It sounds really simple, but Jesus tells us listening to him is life giving. In fact, you might even think you do listen to Christ. In this sermon, we walk through the parable of the seed sower and ask the question, “What does it mean to listen to Jesus?” In reality, understanding how to hear […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/06-05-2016-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 15:00:01 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mark-faith-and-healing/ Parker Marks Mark http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/05-29-2016-sj.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2016 16:00:00 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/pursuing-holiness/ Evan Ross Together on a Mission Jesus didn’t just save us from something, he saved us to something. We are not only delivered from the penalty of sin through Christ’s death and resurrection, we are also being delivered from the power of sin through the inner ongoing work of the Holy Spirit. For that reason, holiness should be the pursuit of […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Pursuing-Holiness.m4a Sun, 29 May 2016 14:15:34 -0500 Discipline, Holiness, Sanctification https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mark-good-beyond-measure/ Evan Ross Mark http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-05-22-sj.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2016 16:00:37 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/encouragement-in-the-gospel/ David Schultz Together on a Mission Church life can be hard. Following Jesus and living out his mission is no small task. It’s easy to get discouraged. That’s why it’s important that churches encourage one another in the gospel, just as Paul encourages the church he planted in Thessalonica. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Encouraged-in-the-Gospel.m4a Sun, 22 May 2016 14:33:22 -0500 Church, Community, Encouragement, Mission https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mark-jesus-calls/ David Schultz Mark http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-05-15-sj.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2016 16:00:02 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/receiving-the-word-of-god/ Mike Sandusky Together on a Mission The gospel is not an easy message to receive. It confronts the worst of who we are and it calls us to change. At the same time, the gospel, when received, is powerfully at work in us. It shows us the best of who God as and gives those who believe new life in Christ. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Receiving-the-Word-of-God.m4a Sun, 15 May 2016 13:18:32 -0500 Christ, Church, Gospel, Mission https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mark-jesus-great-miracle/ Evan Ross Mark http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-05-08-sj.mp3 Sun, 08 May 2016 16:00:25 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/finding-your-place-in-the-church/ Trevor Nashleanas Be The Church It’s one thing to know that we should belong to a local church, it’s quite another to know where we belong. Finding our place can be difficult, but with a little intentionality we can each find a place to contribute in a meaningful way. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Finding-Your-Place-in-the-Church.m4a Sun, 08 May 2016 14:16:52 -0500 Church, Community, Gifts, Serving https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mark-authority-of-christ/ Mike Sandusky Mark In Mark 1 as Jesus taught, it was said of him, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” What does it mean that Jesus taught with authority? How do we respond to authority in our own lives? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-05-01-sj.mp3 Sun, 01 May 2016 15:00:23 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/how-does-the-church-function/ Trevor Nashleanas Be The Church The church is like a body, it functions best when each members is committed to the caring for one another in community as they live out Christ’s mission together. Each individual contributes to the well-being of the whole community, and the whole community contributes to the well-being of each individual. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/How-Does-the-Church-Function.m4a Sun, 01 May 2016 14:26:50 -0500 Church, Community, Mission https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mark-called-by-jesus/ Mike Sandusky Mark Jesus immediately began to call disciples to himself when his earthly ministry began. This was an intense and life-altering call that required deep faith. It is easy for us to overlook what this really means for us today, but the reality of following Jesus is powerful even if the cost is high. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:00:48 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/what-does-the-church-do/ Trevor Nashleanas Be The Church, Best of Living Hope- Maryville Jesus has given his church clear instructions about what it is to do. His people are to make disciples. To be the church is to participate in the work of disciple-making. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/What-Does-the-Church-Do.m4a Sun, 24 Apr 2016 10:00:56 -0500 Church, Discipleship, Mission https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mark-baptized-into-life/ Mike Sandusky Mark Baptism represents something unimaginably great, and yet – we get a glimpse of this unimaginable goodness every time someone is baptized. What is really going on here? Is it possible for incredibly powerful truth to be displayed in such simple practices? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 13:00:51 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/what-is-the-church/ Trevor Nashleanas Be The Church The church is the counter-cultural people of God who make God’s name great in the earth by participating in what he is doing to restore humanity to himself in Jesus Christ. Believers don’t go to church, we are the church. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/What-is-the-Church.m4a Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:44:49 -0500 Church, Culture, Membership, Mission https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mark-out-of-no-where/ Mike Sandusky Mark http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:00:38 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/that-you-may-know/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, Love Came Down Jesus Christ is the believer’s confidence in and before God. A reminder of who we are and what we have in Christ is just what we need when we find ourselves drifting away from the Lord. It is confidence in Christ’s work that makes it possible to live for God. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/That-You-May-Know.m4a Sun, 03 Apr 2016 13:20:20 -0500 Assurance, Confidence, Faith https://lhcsj.org/sermons/easter-2016-the-weight-of-glory/ Mike Sandusky Mark Jesus declares something incredible in his resurrection – that you and I are eternal, and that through him we can have eternal life. The weight of this claim is greater than the weight of any other truth we must evaluate in this life. This begs the question, can it really be true? And if it […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-03-27-sj.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 16:00:18 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-resurrection-for-doubters-and-skeptics/ Trevor Nashleanas Easter Christ’s resurrection is an extraordinary claim. His early disciples had just as many doubts about it as modern critics do. It was only after they experienced the risen Jesus for themselves that they left their skepticism behind. Like the early disciples, today’s skeptics need an experience of the risen Jesus in order to accept the […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/The-Resurrection-for-Doubters-Skeptics.m4a Sun, 27 Mar 2016 14:17:50 -0500 Doubt, Easter, Evidence, Gospel, Resurrection, Skepticism https://lhcsj.org/sermons/born-of-love/ Trevor Nashleanas Love Came Down When God does a work of love in our lives, we are made new in Christ. It is this work that gives Christ-followers what they need to believe in and follow Jesus. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Born-of-Love.m4a Sun, 20 Mar 2016 17:22:16 -0500 eternal life, Love, Sin, Temptation https://lhcsj.org/sermons/how-he-loves-us/ Trevor Nashleanas Love Came Down God is committed to doing sinners good even when we don’t deserve it. He shows this kind of love for humanity by sending his Son Jesus to the pay the penalty for sins at the cross. When his love has had it’s full affect, it causes Christ-followers to love others in the same way. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/How-He-Loves-Us.m4a Sun, 13 Mar 2016 13:32:22 -0500 Benevolence, Cross, Love https://lhcsj.org/sermons/transformed-by-glory/ Mike Sandusky You are made to behold God – that is to see him plainly. His glory is so great, that it transforms us as we behold Him. So, what in the world is[...] You are made to behold God – that is to see him plainly. His glory is so great, that it transforms us as we behold Him. So, what in the world is keeping people from this? Shouldn’t all Christians be radically transforming everyday of their lives? In this sermon, we look for the answers to […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2016-03-13-sj.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2016 13:00:04 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/do-your-homework/ Gordi Metezier Love Came Down In our day, many people claim to be speaking on behalf of God. Some really do, many do not. The only way to tell the difference is to compare what we hear to what God has already spoken in his Word. Odds are we’ll end up deceived if we don’t take the time to do […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Do-Your-Homework.m4a Sun, 06 Mar 2016 13:09:06 -0600 Bible, Doctrine, False Teachers, Truth https://lhcsj.org/sermons/fasting-and-the-presence-of-god/ Mike Sandusky Prayer and The Presence What does it mean to fast? Why should we even care? The power and purpose of fasting just might surprise you. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2016-03-06-sj.mp3 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 13:00:49 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/reading-the-living-word/ Mike Sandusky Prayer and The Presence Why should we read the Bible? How should we approach it? In this sermon, our lead pastor Mike Sandusky, walks us through reading the Bible. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2016-02-28-sj.mp3 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:00:20 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/love-one-another/ Trevor Nashleanas Love Came Down Love without action is dead. Jesus secured God’s love for us through his action. To follow Jesus is to be a people who love through action. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Love-One-Another.m4a Sun, 28 Feb 2016 12:44:30 -0600 Assurance, Church, God, Love https://lhcsj.org/sermons/children-of-god/ Trevor Nashleanas Love Came Down The children of God know that they belong to him because they stick close to Jesus. They trust in Christ’s work and follow his example. By doing so they show that they are believers as they learn to live according to God’s ways. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Children-of-God.m4a Sun, 21 Feb 2016 13:28:04 -0600 Family, God, Love, Righteousness https://lhcsj.org/sermons/sabbath-and-the-presence-of-god/ Mike Sandusky Prayer and The Presence The idea of Sabbath is something of a lost practice in Christianity. People tend to know that it’s a day of rest, but the depth of God’s intention for this rest is so much bigger than most of us realize. In this sermon, we look at what it means to Sabbath with God. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2016-02-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 13:00:41 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/dont-be-deceived/ Trevor Nashleanas Love Came Down There are many false teachers who distort, misinform and deceive. Christians can avoid the deception by taking the time to know the Bible and it’s teaching for themselves. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Dont-Be-Deceived.m4a Sun, 14 Feb 2016 13:25:27 -0600 Bible, False Teachers, Truth https://lhcsj.org/sermons/prayer-and-the-presence-of-god/ Mike Sandusky Prayer and The Presence Prayer is meant to be a great joy for the Christian. In this sermon we look at how Jesus taught us to pray and why prayer is a place of life and joy for those who love Jesus. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2016-02-14-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 13:00:44 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-fathers-love/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, Love Came Down God’s love sets us free from the temporary pleasures of this life by satisfying the deepest longings of our souls. We know that we have experienced God’s love when worldly pleasures are not longer appealing to us. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/The-Fathers-Love.m4a Sun, 07 Feb 2016 13:44:22 -0600 God, Happiness, Love, Spiritual Warfare, Worldliness https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-presence-of-god/ Mike Sandusky Prayer and The Presence Psalm 16:11 tells us that in God’s presence is fullness of joy. But, what does it mean to be in the presence of God? And, how can we, like the Psalmist, live our lives so near to the presence of God that we could describe it, and overflow from it? In this sermon we look […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-02-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 13:00:32 -0600 access, Faith, God, Prayer, presence, Spirit, Truth, Worship https://lhcsj.org/sermons/engaging-with-god/ Mike Sandusky Prayer and The Presence A lot of people see God as distant, far off, and/or like a cranky old man. Very few people feel confident about regularly engaging with God. In this sermon we look at two massively important truths for Christians. First, that God is accessible everyday to us through Christ. Second, that God is just accessible, he […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-31-sj.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 13:00:09 -0600 Joy, Life, Prayer https://lhcsj.org/sermons/where-is-the-love/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, Love Came Down The Christian life is a call to the same radical, others focused, self-sacrificing love that Jesus demonstrated for us on the cross. It is the kind of love that will go out of its way to seek the well-being of another person, even if it’s inconvenient and undeserved. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160131-110308.m4a Sun, 31 Jan 2016 08:54:48 -0600 Christ, Christianity, Identity, Love https://lhcsj.org/sermons/walk-the-line/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, Love Came Down God’s love for us produces faith in us that results in obedience from us. When we understand that God has freely accepted us in Christ, we can freely obey him because of Christ. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160124-110336.m4a Sun, 24 Jan 2016 13:13:36 -0600 49:00 Faith, Love, Obedience https://lhcsj.org/sermons/knowing-god/ Trevor Nashleanas Love Came Down The Christian life is primarily about knowing and enjoying God through Jesus. If there’s one thing worth giving our lives to, it’s doing everything we can to know God better and enjoy him more. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160117-110700.m4a Sun, 17 Jan 2016 13:13:58 -0600 35:08 Evidence for God, Happiness, Knowing God, Relationship with God https://lhcsj.org/sermons/making-god-your-1/ Mike Sandusky Prayer and The Presence A lot of Christians treat their faith as though it were a minor part of their life. Others wonder where the power of Christianity is, and some doubt there is power at all. In this sermon we look at the cost of being a Christian, and we discover a foundational truth about the power of […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 13:00:21 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/abide-in-me/ Evan Ross Jesus tells us that he is “the true vine” and the source of our life. We are called to be branches from that vine, branches that are prune[...] Jesus tells us that he is “the true vine” and the source of our life. We are called to be branches from that vine, branches that are pruned and bear fruit. Instead of planning resolutions for this New Year, let us live our lives in Christ and allow Christ to live in us. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-01-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 10:00:04 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/all-aboard/ Evan Ross Best of Living Hope- Maryville, Stand Alone Messages Each new year, millions of people resolve to make personal changes in their lives. This is a great place to start, but we miss out on much of what God is doing unless we resolve to get on board with what he is doing in his church. The overflow of our enjoyment of Jesus leads […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160103-110019.m4a Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:44:03 -0600 Church, Mission, Vision https://lhcsj.org/sermons/thirsting-for-god-what-derails-us/ Mike Sandusky Thirsting For God The Bible tells us that we can “taste and see that the Lord is good.” As we experience God, our love for him deepens, and our thirst for him grows. God’s intention for your life is that a passion for him would burn at the core of your being, and as you seek him, your […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-01-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 10:00:18 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/thirsting-for-god-starting-out/ Mike Sandusky Thirsting For God Everyone thirsts for God. We just don’t all know it. If we were purely natural creatures, you would think that being fed, sheltered, and in community would be enough for us. Yet, we know that humans seem to have an insatiable hunger for something more. In this sermon, we explore this spiritual thirst that we […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2015-12-27-sj.mp3 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 10:00:19 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mountain-moving-faith/ Gordi Metezier Worship Jesus can be inconvenient. Schedules, unexpected circumstances and personal adversity can keep us from making Jesus a priority. When we see th[...] Worship Jesus can be inconvenient. Schedules, unexpected circumstances and personal adversity can keep us from making Jesus a priority. When we see that Jesus is worthy, however, we will gladly surrender our lives to him. It is through faith in Christ that we can face the mount-sized obstacles that overwhelm us and see them move. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Gordi-Sermon1.m4a Sun, 20 Dec 2015 20:08:04 -0600 Fath, Jesus, Obstacles https://lhcsj.org/sermons/christmas-2015-who-is-jesus/ Mike Sandusky Christmas A massive question that every human being needs to think about at some point in their life is this, “Who is Jesus?” As we celebrate Christmas together, this is the big question. It’s worth seeking out, and in this sermon, that is just what we do. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2015-12-20-sj.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2015 10:00:34 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/blessed-to-bless/ Evan Ross Joseph The story of Joseph is so beloved because his story illustrates so clearly many of the main themes of the Bible. Today, we look at two themes present in Joseph and present in Scripture. 1. That God desires his people to be a blessing to their neighbors. 2. That God is a God that sends. […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-12-13-sj-2.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2015 10:00:17 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/fine-tune-your-life/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, The Pursuit of Happiness Sometimes our lives need a tune up, just like our vehicles. Our daily responsibilities have a way of throwing us off balance. That’s why it’s important to schedule regular maintenance on our lives. One of the best ways to get the most out of life is to regularly fine-tune it with wisdom. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151206-1103561.m4a Sun, 06 Dec 2015 13:35:14 -0600 Balance, Life, Maturity, Wisdom https://lhcsj.org/sermons/growing-in-wisdom/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, The Pursuit of Happiness Life can be unpredictable. Sometimes that means unexpected blessings; other times it means unexpected tragedies. We can’t always choose our circumstances but we can choose the way we respond to those circumstances. Wisdom, when intentionally pursued, can help us turn sour misfortunes into sweet blessings. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151129-1056281.m4a Sun, 29 Nov 2015 15:13:29 -0600 Happiness, Maturity, providence, Wisdom https://lhcsj.org/sermons/if-jesus-died-for-our-sins-why-is-there-still-sin/ Evan Ross Ask Anything So Jesus died for all sins, yet we continue to struggle. We witness the failings of Christians everyday. Is this what Jesus’ goal was? In the beginning to the Ask Anything Series, we asked the church to ask the questions and we have gone to Scripture to try to find the answers. In this case, […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-10-11-sj.mp3 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 10:00:26 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/lose-your-life/ Mike Sandusky Life of Elijah This is one of the “secrets” of Christianity. What do I mean by that? Well… It’s not often talked about in great detail, and yet – to understand this idea of losing your life for the kingdom, is to understand how to find your life in Christ, that is, to experience the truest form of […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-04-sj.mp3 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 10:00:44 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/elijah-hearing-gods-call-in-your-life/ Mike Sandusky Life of Elijah A lot of people wonder, “What is God calling me to?” or “Why don’t I hear God’s voice?” In this sermon, we discover that, when you are in Christ, God is actually speaking to you loud and clear – you just have to tune in to it. Through the story of Elijah anointing Elisha as […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-09-27-sj.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:00:41 -0500 Bible, Calling, Discipleship, Faith, god's voice, Prayer, study https://lhcsj.org/sermons/elijah-symptoms-of-faithlessness/ Evan Ross Life of Elijah How is it that Elijah, who was such a man of faith, is now running from his problems and holed up in a cave? We all get depressed sometimes, but what effect does that depression have on us? Do we see clearly? Do we understand God clearly? Listen to this message about the symptoms of […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-20-sj.mp3 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 10:00:04 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/elijah-fear-and-faith/ Mike Sandusky Life of Elijah What does it mean to fear God? Does God really want us to be afraid of him? In this sermon we look at the fear of God, and how important this often forgotten idea is to us as Christians. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-13-sj.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 10:00:50 -0500 Faith, fear https://lhcsj.org/sermons/elijah-active-faith/ Mike Sandusky Life of Elijah God has given Elijah promises, and yet, Elijah still prays for these promises. Why? In this sermon we look at the powerful promises that God gives and walk through why Elijah prayed for things that he had already been given. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-08-30-sj.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 10:00:04 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/elijah-faith-against-the-odds/ Mike Sandusky Life of Elijah In this Sermon, Mike speaks into Elijahs encounter with an army of false prophets who want him dead. To the untrained eye, the odds are stacked against Elijah, in fact, it looks like he is losing the fight, but through the power of God, Elijah prevails, God is revealed and the nation of Israel is […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-08-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 10:00:48 -0500 boldness, Grace, Humility, Jesus, Love, Power https://lhcsj.org/sermons/elijah-faith-and-hard-truth/ Mike Sandusky Life of Elijah In this sermon, Mike preaches through a difficult story in the life of Elijah. As he stays with a poor widow and her son while God miraculously provides for them, the son gets sick a dies. Why does this happen? How do we have faith in God in light of hard truth? Do we see […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-16-sj.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 10:00:53 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/elijah-faith-beyond-sight/ Mike Sandusky Life of Elijah Elijah is a man who sees the world differently than most people. He makes bold decisions, and sees God move in powerful ways. What is it that makes Elijah so different? In this sermon we look at the story of Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath to uncover how Elijah has faith beyond what we […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-09-sj.mp3 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 10:00:21 -0500 Faith, providence, Suffering, trust in god https://lhcsj.org/sermons/elijah-a-duel-between-gods/ Evan Ross Life of Elijah http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-02-sj.mp3 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 01:00:58 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/gods-glory-and-your-growth/ Mike Young Guest Speaker http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-26-sj1.mp3 Sun, 26 Jul 2015 10:00:50 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/being-a-prophetic-people/ David Schultz Guest Speaker http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-19-sj.mp3 Sun, 19 Jul 2015 10:00:43 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-gospel-of-the-glory-of-god/ Trevor Nashleanas Guest Speaker, Stand Alone Messages http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:00:46 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/shaped-by-truth/ Parker Marks Guest Speaker When it comes to your faith, are you shaped more by scripture or by your experiences? If we are honest about it, often times our faith is diluted because we trust in our experiences more than we trust in the bold promises of scripture. In this sermon, we see how we can grow in faith, […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-05-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:00:40 -0500 Faith, healing, Holy Spirit, miracles, scripture, Truth https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-hope-of-the-gospel/ Mike Sandusky Pure Gospel We are hardwired to hope. In fact, right now, you have hope in several various things. But, hope can be a risky thing… We put our expectations, future joy, and faith on the line when we hope. Sometimes, the things we hope in fail us, and yet, we are still hardwired for hope. Jesus actually […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-14-sj1.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:00:16 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/receiving-christ/ Evan Ross Pure Gospel So you have heard to good news of the gospel, but how does one receive it? How is one saved? Is it a single prayer or decision or a lifetime of decisions? In this sermon we unpack why this free gift of God’s will cost you everything. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 10:00:46 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-gospel/ Evan Ross Pure Gospel What is the gospel? It is good news, but good news of what? Is the gospel up for interpretation? Join us as we begin this series on the gospel and its implication in our lives. We begin with the big picture as drawn by God through the course of scripture. See how the history of […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-05-31-sj.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2015 10:00:46 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/made-new-in-jesus/ Mike Sandusky Baptism The Bible tells us that we can be made new through Christ, but what exactly does that mean? In this sermon, Mike talks about the deceptiveness and death of sin and how Christ has made a way to both set us free and show us real life. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-05-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2015 10:00:34 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/god-is-love/ Mike Sandusky Free 1 John 4 tells us that “love is from God” and that “God is love,” but what exactly does this mean? God defines love, not in words, but in person through Jesus Christ. The significance of these two truths is staggering, and often we can live seeing outside of these truths. However, if we truly grasp […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-05-10.sj_.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2015 10:00:23 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/hearing-god-2/ Evan Ross Free Jesus would often say, “He who has ears, let him hear.” Is he speaking to everyone? Can we physically hear while being spiritually deaf? This message is for those whose hearts have grown dull to the daily renewal that can be found in the Gospel. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-05-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2015 10:00:00 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/free-to-hear/ Mike Sandusky Free In Matthew 13, Jesus tells us a challenging parable about the kind of heart that we can have. Ultimately this parable is about hearing and receiving truth, and why we sometimes struggle with hearing it. As we look at these words, and the life the Christ led, we can realize how we are meant to […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-04-19-sj.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 10:00:25 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/made-alive-in-truth/ Mike Sandusky Free How does Jesus make us alive? Through the truth of who he is and what he has done. This is both a simple and deep concept, but one that can powerfully change your life when you apply it. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-04-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 10:00:06 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/made-alive-2/ Mike Sandusky There is something incredibly deep in the story of the resurrection, something plain to see, but easy to miss. Christ came alive to make you alive, no[...] There is something incredibly deep in the story of the resurrection, something plain to see, but easy to miss. Christ came alive to make you alive, not just in some future hope of heaven, but to make you alive right now. What does it mean to be made alive? What does this life look like? […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-04-05-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2015 10:00:15 -0500 Alive, Easter, Faith, Gospel, Jesus, Life https://lhcsj.org/sermons/powerful-discipleship/ Mike Sandusky Vision For Mission In Matthew 28, Jesus gives us the Great Commission, which is a huge call to go into the world and make disciples. I think when we read this, we see something big, and possibly something really difficult to do. In reality, when we look at how Jesus made disciples we see that it is much […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-29-sj.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 10:00:50 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/simple-and-powerful-love/ Mike Sandusky Vision For Mission In Christ, you were given a new heart, not a sledgehammer. Our call is to love, not to beat others over the head with truth, even if it is true. As we come near to Christ and truly know him, the love we encounter is simple and very powerful. This same selfless, sacrificial love that […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-22-sj.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2015 10:00:47 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/ready-for-mission/ Mike Sandusky Vision For Mission It is possible to share the gospel with people in normal everyday life and to have those same people enjoy what you are doing. It seems like this would be impossible in our culture, but the truth is, people are hungry for the very kind of life and freedom that Jesus offers. How do we […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-15-sj.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:00:53 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/vision-for-mission/ Mike Sandusky Vision For Mission If I were to tell you that there are lot’s of people ready to receive Jesus, would you believe me? Most likely you wouldn’t. To us it seems that people don’t want Christianity or are turned off by Jesus, but Jesus himself tells us the exact opposite is true in Matthew 9, saying, “The harvest […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-08-sj.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 10:00:45 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/called-to-love/ Evan Ross Love http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-01-sj.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 10:00:00 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/love-your-enemies/ Evan Ross Love Loving your enemies sounds like a nice platitude, but do we really believe it? Do we see being wronged as an opportunity to show grace or are we too concerned with righting whatever wrongs have occurred? In this message,Evan looks at how counter-intuitive the gospel response is to our human nature. What would it look […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-02-22-sj.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 10:00:10 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-fullness-of-god/ Mike Sandusky Love There is a depth to the gospel that is unfathomably good. In Christ, we receive a measure of the fullness of God, but there is no end to how deep the fullness of God goes. As we come to Christ, we receive joy, peace, purpose and life in ways that go beyond our comprehension. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-02-15-sj.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 10:00:10 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/come-to-pray/ Mike Sandusky Prayer and The Presence Prayer is something that most Christians wrestle with. Often times we feel guilty because we don’t pray enough, or feel lost because we don’t know how to pray. Yet, in the Bible, Jesus was regularly compelled to pray. How do we get to that place? By looking at the deepest purpose in prayer, our prayer […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-08-sj1.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 10:00:33 -0600 Holy Spirit, Prayer, Presence of God https://lhcsj.org/sermons/hearing-god/ Bryan Mowrey [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-01-sj1.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 10:00:13 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/come-and-drink-of-the-spirit/ Mike Sandusky Prayer and The Presence http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-01-25-sj.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 10:00:29 -0600 Bible, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Presence of God, Reading https://lhcsj.org/sermons/come-and-drink-of-grace/ Mike Sandusky Prayer and The Presence Jesus tells us in John 7 to come to him and drink. What does it mean to drink of Christ? How do we drink of Christ? What happens when we do? Jesus tells that when we drink, we will be filled with life, can it really be that good? Can it really be this simple? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-1-18-lhcsj.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 10:00:27 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/jonah-4-obvious-and-incredible-truths/ Mike Sandusky Jonah The book of Jonah is full of deep truths about who God is. In this sermon Pastor Mike Sandusky reveals 4 obvious and incredible truths from the book of Jonah that are key to our understanding of God. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-12-07-sj.mp3 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:00:27 -0600 God, Gospel, Grace, Jonah, Old Testament https://lhcsj.org/sermons/forever-and-your-frame/ Travis Aicklen Guest Speaker Guest Speaker Travis Aicklen delivers a powerful sermon about the significance of our perspective as Christians in dealing with suffering, hardship and difficulty. This incredibly practical and simple message will challenge you to see things from a deeper perspective. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-11-30-sj.mp3 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 21:19:53 -0600 Gospel, Hardships, Perspective, Sovereignty, Suffering https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-relentless-grace-of-god/ Mike Sandusky Jonah If we see God for who he really is, our lives will move toward him. One of the biggest shortcomings of humanity is our inability to see the depth and weight of the love of God. He loves us with a relentless love. In the story of Jonah, we see a man who goes to […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2015-11-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 10:00:28 -0600 Faith, Gospel, Grace, Love, Mercy, Old Testament https://lhcsj.org/sermons/jonah-or-jesus/ Mike Sandusky Jonah God’s grace, mercy and purpose is seen incredibly clearly in the life of Jonah. In this sermon, we look at the flaws of Jonah, and the temptation for us to fall asleep in our call, and lack faith in the true nature of God. Jesus is our redemption from this brokenness, and the key to […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-11-16-sj.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:00:33 -0600 Call, Faith, Gospel, Jesus, Old Testament, Sovereignty https://lhcsj.org/sermons/jonah-what-is-your-ninevah/ Evan Ross Jonah God loves the nations, but why does he send Jonah? Jonah is a narrow-minded, cowardly prophet who would rather travel to the ends of the world than listen to the voice of God. In this introduction to the Book of Jonah, we set the stage for what is to come. We get to know a […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-11-09-sj.mp3 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:12:02 -0600 Call, History, Obedience, Old Testament, Prophets https://lhcsj.org/sermons/baptism-and-the-heart-of-christianity/ Adam Carter & Michele Saxton & Mike Sandusky What is the power of the Gospel? What is the heart of Christianity? What is the meaning of baptism? In this sermon we take a direct and meaningful loo[...] What is the power of the Gospel? What is the heart of Christianity? What is the meaning of baptism? In this sermon we take a direct and meaningful look at all of these questions. If you have ever wondered what the heart of Christianity is about, this sermon will tell you – and more than […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/201411-02-sj.mp3 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:24:27 -0600 Baptism, Christ, Christianity, Faith, Gospel, Hope, Jesus, Salvation, Understanding, Wisdom https://lhcsj.org/sermons/money-and-generosity/ Mike Sandusky Money Jesus calls us to generosity, but why exactly should we give? In this sermon we look at the freedom of generosity and the best reasons why we should be generous and purposeful with our time and money. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-10-26-sj.mp3 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:39:42 -0500 Culture, Freedom, Generosity, Giving, Gospel, Jesus, Money https://lhcsj.org/sermons/money-and-wisdom/ Mike Sandusky Money http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-10-19-sj.mp3 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:00:14 -0500 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/money-as-god/ Mike Sandusky Money In this sermon we look at 1 Timothy 6:10 which tells us that the love of money can disrupt our faith and cause difficulty in our lives. Most of us in western culture build our lives around attaining more material goods and assuming life will be better at some point in the future. The Bible […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-10-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:00:08 -0500 Contentment, Culture, Debt, Freedom, Gospel, Joy, Life, Money, Practical https://lhcsj.org/sermons/money-and-god/ Mike Sandusky Money How should Christians view money? According to Jesus, we should be careful about how we think about money because it has a strong (and distracting) pull on the human heart. If we really think about it, most of us get our ideas about money, standard of living, and possessions from the culture, but is that […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-10-05-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 10:00:21 -0500 Culture, Gospel, Money https://lhcsj.org/sermons/true-or-false-god-is-anti-gay/ Mike Sandusky True/False Is God anti-gay? What does the culture really believe about Christianity and Homosexuality? In this sermon we looked at Romans 12:1-2 which tells us we are different from the world, that we should be molded by God and not to conform to the world. We look at the common perspective in both the culture and […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-09-28-sj.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2014 10:00:10 -0500 Culture, Gospel, Sex, Sexuality https://lhcsj.org/sermons/true-or-false-a-good-god-cant-allow-suffering/ Evan Ross True/False Can a good God allow suffering? What is God’s place in human suffering? Why do good people suffer? The Bible is not silent on this issue, but is filled with stories of suffering, redemption, and God’s sovereignty. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-09-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:00:41 -0500 God, Sin, Suffering https://lhcsj.org/sermons/true-or-false-i-am-a-good-person/ Mike Sandusky True/False There is a temptation to think we are good or can be good apart from Jesus, but in reality scripture tells us that we are sinful, broken and far from God. That would be bad news if it was the only thing the Bible said, but the reality is, God is our savior through Jesus […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-09-14-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 10:00:06 -0500 Culture, Faith, Gospel, Salvation, Self-Righteousness https://lhcsj.org/sermons/true-or-false-science-christianity/ Evan Ross True/False http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-09-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:00:58 -0500 Culture, Faith, Science, Truth https://lhcsj.org/sermons/connect-to-community/ Mike Sandusky Connect What is the church supposed to be? How do we connect as a community? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-08-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 10:00:26 -0500 Church, Community, Family, Leadership, Mission https://lhcsj.org/sermons/connect-to-culture/ Mike Sandusky Connect It’s common in the world today to find Christians in 3 positions in regard to culture. Some isolate themselves from culture, building community far from the world, others fully engage culture until they are no different than the culture, while the vast majority of Christians sort of float through culture unsure of what to do. […] http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2014 10:00:55 -0500 54:09 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/one-who-wrestles-with-god/ Evan Ross Can we question God? Many of us were raised with the notion that God wants blind obedience, but the truth is that God wants relationship. God desire[...] Can we question God? Many of us were raised with the notion that God wants blind obedience, but the truth is that God wants relationship. God desires that we know Him and the lengths the he goes through to do that are quite remarkable. Listen as we examine Jacob’s wrestling match with The Angel. Why would God allow […] http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-07-20-sj.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:00:29 -0500 41:13 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/living-a-spirit-empower-life/ David Herrington Guest Speaker http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-07-13-sj.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:00:10 -0500 44:02 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/resting-in-jesus/ Mike Sandusky In lives full of busyness and surprise chaos, how do we find rest? What does it even mean to rest in Jesus?[...] In lives full of busyness and surprise chaos, how do we find rest? What does it even mean to rest in Jesus? http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-07-06-sj.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 10:00:23 -0500 49:49 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-resurrection/ Evan Ross 1 Corinthians: The Church in Rehab http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-06-22-sj.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:00:47 -0500 38:57 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/vision-for-the-spirit/ Mike Sandusky 1 Corinthians: The Church in Rehab In the New Testament a very alive and very active Holy Spirit was a key part of the church, yet today, many people function completely without a theology of the Holy Spirit or have a theology that completely removes Him. What should our vision be for the Holy Spirit? http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-06-08-sj.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 10:00:43 -0500 51:16 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/spiritual-gifts-tongues/ Mike Sandusky 1 Corinthians: The Church in Rehab A lot of Christians are freaked out by the gifts of the Spirit, tongues probably takes the cake as far as being odd to people, but what does the Bible tell us about this gift? What kind of function could this ever serve? In this sermon we go straight to the source to find answers […] http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-06-01-sj.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 10:00:46 -0500 50:49 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/spiritual-gifts-prophecy/ Evan Ross 1 Corinthians: The Church in Rehab When the Bible speaks of prophecy in the New Testament, what exactly does it mean? Why does this even matter to us today? http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-05-25-sj.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2014 10:45:10 -0500 43:03 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/love-and-the-holy-spirit-2/ Evan Ross 1 Corinthians: The Church in Rehab  Why in the world is the most famous passage of love jammed right in the middle of scriptures biggest and most direct section of teaching on the Holy Spirit? The answer may surprise you. http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-05-18-sj1.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2014 10:45:12 -0500 37:39 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/you-will-never-be-the-same-part-2/ Mike Sandusky You Will Never Be The Same Jesus has set us free, and the Bible says in Christ we are “born again.” Last week we talked about what that even means, this week we talk about what it is we are born into. http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-04-sj.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2014 10:00:26 -0500 46:35 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/you-will-never-be-the-same-part-1/ Mike Sandusky You Will Never Be The Same The power of Jesus’ work on the cross is so strong, that when we receive Christ, we are changed permanently. We will never be the same in all of the best ways. How is Jesus’ work so impacting? How do we become “new creations”? This sermon answers those questions and more. http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-04-27-sj.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 10:00:20 -0500 50:11 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/made-alive/ Mike Sandusky Easter 2014 Easter Sunday is not just a day to come to church and here the same message you hear every year, it is a day to be made alive in Jesus. There is so much more to Christianity than most people see, and in this sermon, we blast the cover off and take a true and […] http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-04-20-sj.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 10:00:31 -0500 49:19 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/roles-for-men-roles-for-women/ Mike Sandusky 1 Corinthians: The Church in Rehab God created men and women equal in value, but different in role. This idea is incredibly controversial today, especially when it comes to discussing role in marriage. In this sermon, our lead pastor Mike Sandusky makes a case for how roles are not only biblical, but exactly what our world needs today, giving us joy, […] http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-04-06-sj.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:00:26 -0500 58:40 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/god-and-giving/ David Schultz One of our Elders, David Schultz speaks on giving, challenging us to ask the question, “What is God calling you to do with your money?” In Matthew[...] One of our Elders, David Schultz speaks on giving, challenging us to ask the question, “What is God calling you to do with your money?” In Matthew 6, Jesus stresses the importance of being generous, and worshiping God with our money. If we aren’t careful, our money will rule us, but in Christ, we are […] http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-03-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 10:00:19 -0500 41:15 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/conscience/ Evan Ross 1 Corinthians: The Church in Rehab What is a conscience? Do we really have one? If so, what does the Bible have to say about how it is formed or what is it’s purpose? We do have a conscience as a product of us being made in the image of God. Listen as we look more closely at the issues surrounding […] http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-02-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 10:00:50 -0600 45:40 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/diversity-in-the-church/ Evan Ross 1 Corinthians: The Church in Rehab Corinth is a diverse church filled with all types of people; pagan, Jew, rich, and poor. The more diverse a church, the more problems that can spring up. How do we handle these issues and continue to promote diversity? Listen as we look at Paul’s belief in the importance of preserving diversity and recognizing our […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-16-sj.mp3 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 09:00:57 -0600 37:12 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/singleness/ Mike Sandusky Sex, Singleness & Marriage Paul paints a picture of singleness as a good gift from God. It is a season of life for some who eventually get married, and for others it is a lifelong gift. Regardless, we can be content in singleness, and use this unique status as a way to serve God uniquely. It is a valuable […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-09-sj.mp3 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 09:00:48 -0600 59:45 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/bad-sex/ Mike Sandusky Sex, Singleness & Marriage The Corinthians were a sexually perverse and sexually liberated culture. They sought to justify their lifestyle by appealing to law and to nature, even comparing sexual desire to hunger. People are more than food, and we are more than just our desires. Paul responds wisely and goes on to explain why sexual sins are so […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-02-sj.mp3 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 09:00:16 -0600 43:43 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/good-sex/ Mike Sandusky Sex, Singleness & Marriage There are 2 common mindsets about sex in our culture, sex is god, or sex is ungodly, the Corinthians had both mindsets in the church. The reality is, that God has created sex as a gift for marriage. Sex is more than just physical intimacy, it is 2 becoming one flesh, it implies marriage as […] http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-01-26-sj.mp3 Sun, 26 Jan 2014 10:00:38 -0600 58:10 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/sexual-sin-and-christians/ Mike Sandusky Sex, Singleness & Marriage Paul addresses a serious sexual sin in the Corinthians church that they were boasting about. Mike answered the question what is sexual sin by telling us the purpose of sex, marriage between a man and a woman. Paul brings correction to the Corinthians, revealing that we can be arrogant about sin (revealing we are immature […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-19-sj.mp3 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:00:44 -0600 54:41 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/god-of-all-comfort/ Trevor Nashleanas Comfort, Stand Alone Messages In a world of luxury and entitlement it seems natural to pursue comfort and security above all else. It’s become second nature for us to avoid extra responsibility and unnecessary discomfort at all costs. We do everything we can to maintain a desired standard of living even to our own harm. Second Corinthians, however, makes […] http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-01-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 10:00:43 -0600 44:28 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/if-god-is-so-good-why-is-there-bad-in-the-world/ Mike Sandusky Christmas 2013 On Christmas, we celebrate the goodness of God, but if God is so good, then why is there bad in the world? In this sermon, our lead pastor, Mike Sandusky tackles this question. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2013-12-29-sj.mp3 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 09:00:37 -0600 57:29 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/christian-maturity/ Evan Ross 1 Corinthians: The Church in Rehab http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2013-11-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:00:38 -0600 43:29 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/worldly-divisions-in-the-church/ Evan Ross 1 Corinthians: The Church in Rehab http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2013-11-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 09:00:22 -0600 39:15 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/wisdom-from-the-holy-spirit/ Mike Sandusky 1 Corinthians: The Church in Rehab http://www.lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2013-11-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 09:00:07 -0600 54:12 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/christianity-is-obsolete/ Evan Ross True/False A common sentiment towards Christianity is that it is obsolete, archaic and ancient, therefore it is irrelevant. Is there truth to that? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-01-sj.mp3 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 09:00:36 -0500 36:15 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/purposeful-friendship/ Mike Sandusky Vision 2013 Jesus did really strong mission in the context of day to day life, with normal conversation. Often we set the bar higher than we need to and end up writing off being missional in our friendships or lives, but in reality, deep spiritual conversations and gospel opportunities surround us and start with basic friendship. The […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-08-25-sj.mp3 Sun, 25 Aug 2013 09:00:29 -0500 44:20 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/live-different-holiness/ Mike Sandusky Vision 2013 Holiness is a really important topic for Christians to understand. What you think about holiness could be the difference between you being an amazing evangelist or rampant bridge burning. Our world is in dire need of Christians who understand true holiness and when we look to Jesus, we find a holiness that will change the […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-07-28-sj.mp3 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 09:00:44 -0500 50:27 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/mercy-for-doubters/ Bryan Mowrey Guest Speaker Jude 22 tells us simply, to have mercy for those who doubt, but what does that mean for us today? How do we live as people of compassion and a church with room in its ranks for doubters. Bryan Mowrey explains the timeliness and impactfulness of being a church that has mercy for those who […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2013-07-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 09:00:32 -0500 38:17 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/church-is-community/ Evan Ross Vision 2013 What is church really? Is it a building? Is it a pastor? Is it a collection of program’s? Is it a Sunday morning service? Church is so much more and in our consumer culture we tend to see it as experience we choose during the week rather than a 24/7 life of community with fellow […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2013-07-14-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 09:00:19 -0500 31:52 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/vision-live-different/ Mike Sandusky Vision 2013 God calls us to be sanctified, but what does that look like? If we are not careful, sanctification can turn to legalism and we can become self-righteous and ineffective. Jesus tells us we are sanctified when we are in God’s truth. Through this, we are able to see our great need for God, thereby growing […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2013-07-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 09:00:59 -0500 45:07 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/vision-connect-people/ Mike Sandusky Vision 2013 Connecting people was a huge part of Jesus’ life. He desired to be the bridge that connected people to God, and he would reach out to people in radical ways. For us – we need to realize Jesus was personal and purposeful, so we should be to. In a world full of impersonal churches and […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2013-06-30-sj.mp3 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 09:00:20 -0500 40:55 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/vision-encounter-jesus/ Mike Sandusky Vision 2013 We want to be a church that encounters Jesus. What does that mean? It means that we have a genuine relationship with Jesus, we worship God through Jesus, and that we are filled with him. These things may sound simple, but are far more profound than most realize. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2013-06-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 09:00:36 -0500 46:05 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/work-is-worship/ Evan Ross In The Beginning Did God curse us with work? Why is it that technology has improved by leaps and bounds and yet we are still working just as hard? God wants us to be hard workers, but not for our glory, or for a company’s bottom line, but rather for his glory. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013-06-16-sj.mp3 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:00:13 -0500 30:55 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/a-garden-wedding-marriage-as-gods-design/ Evan Ross In The Beginning What is marriage? What has been assumed for much of history is up for debate today. What was God’s intention in the creation if marriage. Join us as we look at the first marriage narrative between Adam and Eve. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013-06-09-sj.mp3 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 09:00:32 -0500 41:53 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-fall-of-mankind/ Mike Sandusky In The Beginning Everything was perfect in the garden of Eden, when out of no where, Satan comes to destroy God’s work. Through incredibly subtle deception, modern arguments and temptation, Satan begins a work to deceive humanity that still echoes to this day. Adam and Eve buy it, and reject God. We are prone to the same path, […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013-05-19-sj.mp3 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:00:28 -0500 50:31 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/male-and-female-roles/ Mike Sandusky In The Beginning Male and Female relationships have a potential for depth and intimacy that is unmatched by any other relationship. We are the same, yet different. How do those differences work out practically? How do we have healthy intimacy? Why does the concept of roles make so many people uneasy? In this sermon, Mike breaks down common […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013-05-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 May 2013 09:00:05 -0500 46:05 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/created-male-and-female/ Mike Sandusky In The Beginning In the first chapter of Genesis, everything was good. Suddenly in chapter 2 God says something is not good… That man was alone. God had created a social creature, but he had created him alone. Why? Soon after, God creates not just another Adam, but an Eve. One who is the same, yet also different. […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013-05-05-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 May 2013 09:00:34 -0500 43:37 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/environment-where-do-we-stand/ Evan Ross In The Beginning God has given man dominion over nature, but what does that mean? Is nature sacred or should we be able to abuse nature as much as we please? What is Christianity’s view on environmentalism? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013-04-28-sj.mp3 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:00:31 -0500 33:05 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/made-in-gods-image/ Evan Ross In The Beginning Are we made in the image of God? Are we simply more advanced animals? What does it mean to be made in the image of God? The truth is that God has far greater purpose and design for us than being merely animals. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013-04-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:00:10 -0500 31:54 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/creation-and-evolution/ Mike Sandusky In The Beginning When it comes to the topic of creation, where do we stand? The Bible speaks primarily of who created everything, not so much on how it was created. In this sermon, Mike speaks about an often controversial issue offering helpful teaching for Christians and most importantly revealing to us how we can engage the culture […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-04-14-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:00:41 -0500 45:30 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/science-and-faith/ Mike Sandusky In The Beginning Most people don’t know how to take science and faith together. We generally see them at odds with one another, or in conflict where they can’t live in harmony within us. Where do these thing fit together? Are they meant to be at odds? Listen in as our Pastor, who holds a degree in Biochemistry […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-04-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 09:00:25 -0500 43:37 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/death-to-life/ Mike Sandusky Jesus brings things from death to life. In this sermon we hear about a family that is in crisis, doubtful of God’s goodness, and unsure in faith[...] Jesus brings things from death to life. In this sermon we hear about a family that is in crisis, doubtful of God’s goodness, and unsure in faith. In light of all those things, Jesus comes to us, calls us by name and gives us hope in the darkest darkness. He brings life out from death. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-03-31-sj.mp3 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:00:40 -0500 40:21 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-called/ Evan Ross Exodus God gives a recap to Moses of all the he has promised to encourage Moses. What Moses would not know is that his story would just be a foreshadowing of a greater story God is telling. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:00:50 -0500 35:41 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/calling-and-difficulty/ Mike Sandusky Exodus God has just promised Moses success, and Moses has experienced immediate success. His faith is high and his calling is sure as he goes to talk to Pharaoh. Just when things seem to be going great, Pharaoh responds by not just resisting Moses, but undoing his most recent success. What do we do in times […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:00:13 -0500 41:55 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/suffering-well/ Trevor Nashleanas Best of Living Hope- Maryville, Stand Alone Messages Suffering is a part of life. It’s the painful reality of a world divorced from God. Our suffering is hard, but that doesn’t mean it has to be meaningless. In fact, God has purpose for our suffering that includes so much more than simply getting through it. When we view our suffering in light of […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Sermon-Audio-Suffering-Well.mp3 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:14:15 -0500 13:06 Comfort, Hope, providence, Suffering https://lhcsj.org/sermons/called-and-sent/ Mike Sandusky Exodus Moses was being called by God in a powerful way, but continued to challenge God’s call with his own inadequacies even when God promised him success. God continued to not only call Moses, but in love and grace also help Moses to see that God was with him and he could be confident in that. […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:00:39 -0500 41:41 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/exodus-calling-faith/ Evan Ross Exodus http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 09:00:34 -0600 37:17 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/call-and-purpose/ Evan Ross Exodus Everyone is familiar with the story of the burning bush, but what about the forty years Moses was simply a shepherd in Midian? As we begin to focus on the idea of being called we are easily tempted to think that God has plans for some and not for us, but the truth is that […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 09:00:26 -0600 28:24 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/spirit-knowing-god-and-being-his-people/ Mike Sandusky Spirit The Bible says that every time we gather together God is speaking to each one of us through his Spirit. Are we listening? We find that if we fail to listen to the Spirit and connect with God genuinely, then we are in danger of wearing thin in life. The one who lives in the […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0600 39:30 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/spiritual-gifts-tongues-and-prophecy/ Mike Sandusky Spirit Description: Spiritual Gifts are weird, at least they are weird from the perspective of our culture. For many Christians, the cultural perspective is the perspective they take, but is that what scripture leads us to believe when it says to “earnestly desire the spiritual gifts…” Scripture tells us that the gospel is foolishness to the […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:00:59 -0600 40:57 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/spiritual-gifts-1/ Mike Sandusky Spirit This chapter of 1 Corinthians starts with Paul telling the church that he does not want them to be uninformed on spiritual gifts. In western Christianity, most of us are very uninformed about spiritual gifts, which leads us to draw either inaccurate conclusions or to overlook gifts entirely. But, if God intended to give out […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-03-sj.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:00:29 -0600 38:44 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/spirit-filled/ Evan Ross Spirit Why is there so much confusion on being Baptized in the Spirit? We look at the clear New Testament example of what it means and why it is still essential and important in church life today? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013-01-27-sj.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:00:47 -0600 29:04 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/2432/ Evan Ross Spirit What is the main purpose of the Holy Spirit. What has he been sent to accomplish? In this message we speak on the all-encompassing purpose of the Spirit. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013-01-20-sj.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:00:54 -0600 31:42 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/relentless-forgiveness/ Mike Sandusky Relentless We are creatures of habit. For better or worse we always seem to find the groove in life, the pattern that sometimes begins to feel like an infinite loop. Spiritually, most people are in a rut, a repeated pattern of sin, sacrifice and more sin. In fact, that is one of the prime narratives of […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013-01-06-sj.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 09:00:23 -0600 30:34 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/relentless-love/ Mike Sandusky Relentless Is God about law or is he about love? This question may seem simple, but the answer has big implications for how we relate to God. The truth is, God has revealed his love through the law when we see it right, but even more so God has been relentlessly pursuing us apart from the […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-30-sj.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:00:54 -0600 35:23 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/christmas-2012/ Mike Sandusky [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 09:00:01 -0600 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/exodus-god-with-us/ Evan Ross Exodus Why do we pray? If God is all- knowing then what is the purpose of prayer? God desires relationship with His people, yet so often we only respond when all other options have been exhausted. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-16-sj.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 09:00:59 -0600 29:39 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/exodus-prince-to-pariah/ Evan Ross Exodus Forty years have elapsed since Moses is discovered in a basket. In those years Moses has experienced the best wealth and education Egypt has to offer. All that material wealth would make most forget about their past, but Moses still identifies himself with the enslaved Hebrews. What can we learn from Moses sacrificing wealth for […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-09-sj.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 09:00:59 -0600 34:09 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/exodus-infanticide-and-abortion/ Mike Sandusky Exodus In this account out of Exodus the Pharaoh has enacted a policy to kill newborn male infants of the Israelites. Almost universally, his actions and this policy are considered wrong and deeply evil. This is not controversial to say. In our culture today, the issue of abortion is similar, but highly volatile and controversial. Where should we stand as Christians? Do […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-01-sj.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 09:00:58 -0600 49:25 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/exodus-sovereignty-and-slavery/ Mike Sandusky Exodus Life sometimes gets really dark and difficult. For one young Israelite couple in the book of Exodus, things get very difficult. Forced into slavery, newly married with their child being hunted they are force to give up their own son in the midst of heavy oppression. Where is God in these dark and difficult times? Why do […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-11-25-sj.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:00:09 -0600 40:13 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/exodus-gods-grace-through-difficulty/ Evan Ross Exodus http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-18-sj.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:00:49 -0600 34:29 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/exodus-introduction/ Evan Ross Exodus Exodus begins with a transition. God’s promise goes from a family to a nation. Even in foreign territory God multiplies and blesses His people. We today might often feel like we are in foreign and hostile land, but this should be no surprise to us. In fact, we find that God often has put us […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11-11-2012-sj.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:00:31 -0600 38:15 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/membership-iv-one-of-the-family/ Mike Sandusky Membership Often times when we think of the church we think of something that is an organization, a business, or some kind of social club. In reality, God’s plan for the church is not to be overly formal, but to be family. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-4-sj.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 09:00:18 -0600 38:51 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/membership-iii-missional-church/ Mike Sandusky Membership Jesus was incredible relevant to the culture that surrounded him and he was radically different from those who were teaching empty religious traditions. Yet today, it is far more common to encounter churches that spout traditions over life and that are far from relevant to the culture. Is that really what Jesus called us to? […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-10-28-sj.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:00:57 -0500 46:46 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/father-son-who/ Mike Sandusky Membership In the name of the Father, the Son and the… The Holy Spirit is often sort of the black sheep of the Trinity. We grasp (as much as we can in our limited capacity) God the Father, and God the Son, but when it comes to the Holy Spirit – much is often lacking. Most […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012-10-21-sj.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 09:00:44 -0500 40:25 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/membership-i-set-free-by-jesus/ Mike Sandusky Membership Most people are carrying burdens in their life that weigh them down. Some of us struggle with guilt, shame and feelings of unworthiness regularly. Often these burdens come from wrong ideas about Christianity. Jesus never meant it to be this way. Jesus is about setting people free – absolutely free from condemnation, guilt and shame […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012-10-14-sj.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:00:26 -0500 34:43 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/old-fashioned-sexual-revolution/ Evan Ross What do we do with more difficult passages of Scripture? Do we just pass over them, allow them to lead to confusion, or pursue a coherent answer? When[...] What do we do with more difficult passages of Scripture? Do we just pass over them, allow them to lead to confusion, or pursue a coherent answer? When we remember that the figures in the Bible are just like us then the passage comes alive as a real example of what happens when a society […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012-10-07-sj.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 09:00:17 -0500 38:44 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/why-the-bible/ Mike Sandusky Why? Why should we trust the Bible? Why should we read the Bible? These are questions that many people ask in there lives. Truth is, there are many things about this ancient book that may surprise you and help you know the answer to the question, “Why the Bible?” http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012-09-30-sj.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 09:00:28 -0500 38:10 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/why-the-christian-jerk/ Mike Sandusky Why? This is a question that may seem comical at first, but in reality is timely for our day and age. If Jesus is good, the how could his people ever be Christian Jerks? Surprisingly, the Bible has a lot to say about Christian Jerks. Mike Sandusky presents three big causes of Christian Jerkdom, how to show […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2012-09-23-sj.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:00:21 -0500 42:33 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/why-suffering/ Curt McCutchan Why? This age old question is something we all ask at one point or another. For Christians we can be particularly hit hard by struggling in light of our faith in a loving, just and good God. Guest speaker Curt McCutchan, speaking from his own struggles,  preaches a heartfelt, genuine and powerful message on Why suffering […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2012-09-16-sj.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:00:41 -0500 42:37 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/why-god/ Evan Ross Why? This intro sermon into our “Why?” series asks the question, Why believe in God? In a culture that is more full of information than any other answers to these questions are many, but few are very deep. Where do we look for something true, lasting and genuine when it comes to this question? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2012-09-09-sj.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 09:00:35 -0500 39:40 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/impact-people/ Evan Ross Impact How do we make a difference in the lives of people around us? Do we even want to? Evan Ross presents a case for impacting people and gets practical for how we actually do it. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2012-09-02-sj.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 09:00:12 -0500 37:07 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/impact-giving/ Mike Sandusky Impact Christianity and money is a polarizing topic. With both extremes of greed and goodness being represented. The Bible paints a picture of what Christians are actually called to that may surprise you… http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2012-8-26-sj.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2012 09:00:32 -0500 44:47 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/impact-church/ Mike Sandusky Impact The answer to the question, “Who is Jesus” has incredible purpose for our lives and for the church. Peter’s revelation of who Jesus is reveals to us the foundation for God impacting the world and reveals the answer to how we impact the world as the church… http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012-08-19.sj_.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 09:00:40 -0500 41:24 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/impact-community/ Mike Sandusky Impact Jesus calls his followers into community together. It is so much more than just seeing each other once a week on Sunday. Jesus desires for our lives to be impacted by the community so that we live as the best community on the planet. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012-8-12-sj.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 09:00:35 -0500 45:26 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/impact-worship/ Evan Ross Impact Worship is everywhere. We are created to worship and everyone worships something. In truth, we are made to worship God through creation, but often we worship creation and forget God. What difference does it make? How are our lives changed when we focus our worship towards Jesus? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012-8-5-sj.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 09:00:25 -0500 37:08 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/impact-holy-spirit/ Evan Ross Impact If we are going to make an impact in our world, we aren’t going to do it with our own strength. So often we believe that God is powerful, but fail to believe that he still moves in powerful ways through us, but the reality is we need God the Holy Spirit and when we […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-7-29-sj.mp3 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 09:00:11 -0500 32:30 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/impact-relationships/ Mike Sandusky Impact So often the task of evangelism can seem incredibly daunting, but when Jesus encountered a woman he did not know he started a plain conversation that would change this woman’s life forever. In your everyday life, you have opportunities to change lives around you, and finding opportunity is much easier than you may think. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-7-22-sj.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 09:00:36 -0500 44:52 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/impact-equipped/ Mike Sandusky Impact Going to church isn’t about sitting and watching a gifted preacher shout at people or a bad preacher lulling people to sleep. It’s about an eternal God equipping his whole church to change the world with Him for Jesus’ glory. God has a desire to use all of those who belong to Him. Are you […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-7-15-sj.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 09:00:35 -0500 46:25 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/ready-to-go/ Mike Sandusky Titus Christians in the early church lived an extraordinary life for the gospel. Yet, today, Christianity is not often considered an adventurous endeavor. The reality is that God intends for our faith to be lived out in action and power founded in Jesus. How do we keep from missing out on this life? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-7-8-sj.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0500 39:43 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/love-wins/ Evan Ross Titus Paul warns Titus against people who cause division in the church. In this message we look at how unity is essential to the function of the church and what God has to say about how we can stay unified. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-7-1-sj.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:00:42 -0500 33:49 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/distractions/ Evan Ross Titus Is every issue in Christianity important or do we sometimes focus to much of peripheral issues? In this message we talk about areas in our belief where we can get distracted from the key issues of the gospel. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-6-24-sj.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 09:00:42 -0500 39:28 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/insist-on-this/ Mike Sandusky Titus Where do you put your focus? Are you focused on how good you think your doing praying, reading, etc? In reality we have one focus that will shape us, we need to focus on Jesus. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-6-17-sj.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 09:00:42 -0500 42:00 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/backwards-love/ Mike Sandusky Titus When it comes to how Christians relate to the world, we often get it backward. It is so easy to be self-righteous and soft on ourselves while we point on finger at the world, but that isn’t what Jesus called us to. It is so important how Christians love one another and others, and what […] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-6-10-sj.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:00:42 -0500 48:25 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/zealous-by-grace/ Evan Ross Titus Paul lets us know that God does not look for a special kind of person, but that Christ gives life to whom he wills regardless of race, background, or status. We are, through Christ, empowered to live to a higher standard and given authority and power to preach the gospel. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2012-5-1-13-sj.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2012 09:00:22 -0500 39:17 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/what-are-you-bound-by/ Evan Ross Titus Does the gospel have room for slavery? Does Scripture turn a blind eye to the issue? Certainly not. In this message we hope to point to Christ as our true master and that in service to Him do we find true freedom. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2012-5-6-sj.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2012 09:00:45 -0500 41:23 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/relationships-singleness-and-dating/ Mike Sandusky Titus It seems like everywhere you look in our world there is some kind of dating or relationship advice, yet, people are more alone, more jaded and relationships are more broken than ever. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2012-4-29-sj1.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:00:33 -0500 54:14 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/how-the-church-works/ Bryan Mowrey Guest Speaker God has laid out a plan for a community that is unlike any other on Earth and can affect the world in huge ways. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2012-4-22-sj.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:00:18 -0500 45:24 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/true-womanhood/ Brenda Marks & Mike Sandusky Titus What the bible says about women is a hot bed of controversy in our world today. But in reality, the bible paints a beautiful picture of how women and men fit together for a divine purpose. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120415-True_Womanhood.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:00:25 -0500 55:49 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/fruit-lies-and-resurrection-the-story-of-jesus/ Mike Sandusky All of the world’s history is framed around the life of one person: Jesus. What could have happened that makes Jesus and Easter such a big deal?[...] All of the world’s history is framed around the life of one person: Jesus. What could have happened that makes Jesus and Easter such a big deal? You have to see the story of scripture as a whole to discover why Jesus changes everything. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120408-Fruit_Lies_and_Resurrection_The_Story_of_Jesus.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:00:02 -0500 47:03 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/true-manhood/ Mike Sandusky Titus Our culture says a lot about dudes. Most of it is wrong. Jesus is the manliest man who has ever lived, and he is far different than how he is often portrayed. He also sets a standard that only the strongest of men can live up to. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120401-True_Manhood.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:00:42 -0500 47:33 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/churches-that-are-for-other-churches/ Tim Chambers Guest Speaker What does the New Testament say about how churches should relate to one another? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120325-Churches_that_are_For_Other_Churches.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:00:49 -0500 41:45 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/purity-and-holiness/ Mike Sandusky Titus People seek out purity in many different places. Whether it’s the food we eat, the stuff we do, the places that we go to, or even the places that we don’t go to. Many people desire to be pure, but what really makes us pure just might surprise you. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120318-Purity_and_Holiness.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:00:12 -0500 41:47 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/honoring-the-word/ Evan Ross Titus In a world that is increasingly post-modern truth is often ill-defined. How do we guard the truth of scripture while being loving to the world? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120311-Honoring_the_Word.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:00:09 -0500 40:21 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/alcohol/ Evan Ross Titus Alcohol is often made too big of an issue, but at the same time it can literally destroy lives. Where do we find balance as Christians? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120304-Alcohol.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:00:48 -0600 39:10 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/bad-stewards-good-stewards/ Mike Sandusky Titus We are called to be good stewards. So, what in the world is good stewardship? What is bad stewardship? What do they each look like? http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120219-Bad_Stewards_Good_Stewards.mp3 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:00:54 -0600 49:16 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/elders-and-their-lives/ Evan Ross Titus http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120212-Elders_and_Their_Lives.mp3 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:00:08 -0600 54:10 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/a-simple-invitation/ Matt Sweetman Guest Speaker http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120205-A_Simple_Invitation.mp3 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:00:55 -0600 48:37 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/non-blood-fatherhood/ Evan Ross Titus http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120129-Non_Blood_Fatherhood.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:00:54 -0600 36:46 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/gods-sovereignty/ Mike Sandusky Titus http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120122-Gods_Sovereignty.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0600 44:50 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/servant-leadership/ Mike Sandusky Titus http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120115-Servant_Leadership.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:00:09 -0600 40:36 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/gods-presence-life-with-god/ Curt McCutchan Guest Speaker http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120108-Gods_Presence_Life_With_God.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:00:56 -0600 42:23 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/times-of-plenty-and-times-of-few/ Evan Ross Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120101-Times_of_Plenty_and_Times_of_Few.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:00:56 -0600 44:44 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/what-defiles-a-person/ Evan Ross Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111218-What_Defiles_a_Person.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:00:02 -0600 51:56 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-reasonable-christian/ Evan Ross Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111211-The_Reasonable_Christian.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:00:06 -0600 1:01:49 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/men-and-women-for-the-gospel/ Mike Sandusky Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111204-Men_and_Women_for_the_Gospel.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:00:19 -0600 31:42 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/leaders-worth-following/ Mike Sandusky Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111127-Leaders_Worth_Following.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:00:15 -0600 54:32 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-provisions-of-god-happiness-and-joy/ Tim Chambers Guest Speaker http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111120-The_Provisions_of_God_Happiness_and_Joy.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:00:34 -0600 49:55 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-road-to-sanctification/ Evan Ross Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111113-The_Road_to_Sanctification.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:00:24 -0600 44:28 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/paul-hebrew-reputation/ Evan Ross Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111106-Paul_Hebrew_Reputation.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:00:15 -0600 44:48 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/preferring-submitting-serving/ Sean Feehan Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111030-Preferring_Submitting_Serving.mp3 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:00:19 -0500 39:09 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-gospel-and-false-teachers/ Mike Sandusky Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111030-The_Gospel_and_False_Teachers.mp3 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:00:01 -0500 48:03 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/without-grumbling-2/ David Qauod Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111023-Without_Grumbling_2.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:00:47 -0500 34:29 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/psalm-84/ Tim Chambers Guest Speaker http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111023-Psalm_84.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:00:58 -0500 48:09 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/to-live-is-christ-to-die-is-gain/ Mike Sandusky Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111016-To_Live_is_Christ_To_Die_is_Gain.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:00:19 -0500 41:01 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/a-servant-to-be-sent/ Evan Ross Philippians We look at Epaphroditus as we ponder what it is to be sent, and what happens if it doesn’t go as planned. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111016-A_Servant_to_be_Sent.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:00:03 -0500 56:26 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/truth-that-changes-everything/ Mike Sandusky Philippians Paul is in prison and has lost his job, but finds himself rejoicing because the gospel is advancing. His joy is not empty, it’s genuine and full, because he understands a truth that changes everything. http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111009-Truth_That_Changes_Everything.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 11:00:03 -0500 44:51 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/discipleship-training-your-replacement/ Evan Ross Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111009-Discipleship_Training_Your_Replacement.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:00:39 -0500 45:46 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/our-salvation-their-destruction-2/ Ben Roed Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111002-Our_Salvation_Their_Destruction.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:00:45 -0500 36:24 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/without-grumbling/ Mike Sandusky Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20111002-Without_Grumbling.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:00:44 -0500 43:34 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/where-is-humility/ Parker Marks Philippians http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20110925-Where_is_Humility.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:00:13 -0500 37:42 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/untitled/ Tim Chambers Guest Speaker http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20110925-Guest_Preacher.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:00:58 -0500 45:30 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/the-value-of-fear/ Evan Ross [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20110918-The_Value_of_Fear.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:00:18 -0500 42:56 https://lhcsj.org/sermons/religion-killed-jesus/ Mike Sandusky [...] http://lhcsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20110911-Religion_Killed_Jesus.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:00:51 -0500 42:51